Climate Zones

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What are Temperate Zones?

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Climate zones that experience warm summers and cold winters.

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Which climate zone has the coldest temperatures?

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Polar zone.

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What is the main characteristic of weather?

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Weather changes every day.

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What climate zone is characterized by ice and snow?

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Polar zone.

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What is elevation?

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The height above sea level.

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What are the three main climate zones?

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Tropical, Temperate, and Polar.

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What is a characteristic of Tropical Zones?

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They are warm all year round.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations tend to be cooler than lower elevations.

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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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What is an example of a Temperate Zone?

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Regions like parts of the United States and Europe.