Climate- E.7.6

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What is the relationship between temperature and latitude?

Back

Temperature decreases as latitude increases.

Front

Which factor does NOT contribute to climate?

Back

Longitude.

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What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

Back

Tropical, temperate, polar.

Front

Which body of water has the greatest effect on the climate of neighboring land?

Back

Ocean.

Front

What is a tundra?

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A treeless area that usually gets less than 10 inches of precipitation each year, with frozen soil below the surface.

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What is the climate zone characterized by high temperatures and high rainfall?

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Tropical.

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What is the climate zone that experiences four distinct seasons?

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Temperate.

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What is the main characteristic of polar climate zones?

Back

Cold temperatures and ice-covered regions.

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How does elevation affect climate?

Back

As elevation increases, temperature generally decreases.

Front

What is the effect of oceans on climate?

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Oceans moderate temperatures and can lead to milder climates in coastal areas.