What is another word for continental climate?
Pronunciation: [kˌɒntɪnˈɛntə͡l klˈa͡ɪmət] (IPA) 
The term "continental climate" refers to a specific type of climate that is characterized by long and cold winters, as well as hot summers. This term can be replaced by several synonyms that describe the same climate phenomenon. These include "temperate continental climate," "continental subarctic climate," and "subarctic climate." The first term is used to describe a climate that is temperate and has a continental influence. The second and third terms are used to describe cold climates that are similar to the continental climate, but are even colder. Regardless of which synonym is used, the key characteristics of the climate remain the same: long and cold winters, and hot summers.
