Match each climate region with the appropriate numbered location on the map. 5
1. Region 1
Continental
2. Region 2
Moderate
Polar
3. Region 3
4. Region 4
Tropical
5. Region 5
Dry

Humid continental climate is found in the interior of continents between the 30 and 60 degrees latitude, but usually above the 40 degree line.   40 degrees north of the equator means less direct sunlight and therefore less warmth.   this climate is mainly found in the northern hemisphere since there are no major landmasses in the southern hemisphere.  if you live in northern indiana, you know all about humid continental because that is the climate type you have!

El nino is a weather phenomenon caused when warm water from the western pacific ocean flows eastward. part1baan average of 7.7 hurricanes and 3.6 major hurricanes compares to 5 hurricanes and 1.5 major hurricanes from 1995-2005

I'm pretty sure it's c. extremely gradual but not 100% sure though.