Climate regions

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average temperature and precipitation in a certain area over a long period.

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What are the main factors that determine climate?

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The main factor that determines climate is location.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather in a specific area.

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What type of climate has big differences between seasonal weather patterns?

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Temperate climate has big differences between seasonal weather patterns.

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What type of climate is warm throughout the year?

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Tropical climate is warm throughout the year.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a polar climate?

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A polar climate is characterized by very cold temperatures and little precipitation.

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What is a tropical climate?

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A tropical climate is characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year.

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What is a temperate climate?

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A temperate climate has moderate temperatures and distinct seasons.