Climate Zones 2021

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How many hemispheres is the planet Earth divided into at the equator?

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Two

Front

Hawaii is found in which climate zone?

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Tropical

Front

The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

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23.5

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What climate zone is the green area in the picture?

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Tropical zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What climate zone is the white area in the picture?

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Polar zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What are the main climate zones on Earth?

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Tropical, Temperate, Polar, and Subtropical.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a climate zone?

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A region of the Earth with distinct weather patterns and temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What factors influence climate zones?

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Latitude, altitude, and proximity to oceans.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is the long-term average of weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the significance of the equator in climate classification?

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The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, influencing temperature and climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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