Climate Zone Flashcard

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What is climate?

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Climate is the type of weather that an area experiences over many years.

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Which season has the most rainfall?

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Summer has the most rainfall.

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In which climate do trees lose their leaves?

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Trees lose their leaves in the Temperate climate.

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What is the Polar zone?

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The Polar zone is a climate zone characterized by very cold temperatures and ice.

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What type of climate does Capital City experience?

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Capital City experiences a cold and dry climate.

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What is a desert climate?

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A desert climate is very dry with very little rainfall.

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What is a tropical climate?

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A tropical climate is warm and humid, with lots of rainfall.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, like rain or snow, that falls from the sky.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature measures how hot or cold something is, usually in degrees.

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What is an arid zone?

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An arid zone is a climate zone that is very dry and receives little rainfall.