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Latitude and Climate Types

Latitude and Climate Types

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is latitude?

Back

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main climate zones based on latitude?

Back

The main climate zones are Polar, Temperate, and Tropical.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Equator?

Back

The Equator is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What climate type is typically found at the Tropic of Cancer?

Back

The climate type at the Tropic of Cancer is generally tropical, characterized by warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Antarctic Circle?

Back

The Antarctic Circle is a line of latitude located at approximately 66.5 degrees south, marking the boundary of the polar climate zone.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does latitude affect climate?

Back

Latitude affects climate by influencing the amount of sunlight an area receives, which in turn affects temperature and weather patterns.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is climate?

Back

Climate is the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more.

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