Climates

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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What is weather?

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Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere outside right now.

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Which climate zone has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Temperate climate zone.

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Where is the tropical climate zone mostly located?

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The tropical climate zone is mostly located around the equator.

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What type of climate zone do we live in?

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We live in a temperate climate zone.

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What are the two main components of climate?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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What is a desert climate characterized by?

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A desert climate is characterized by very little rainfall and extreme temperatures.

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What is a polar climate like?

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A polar climate is very cold and has ice and snow for most of the year.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term patterns.

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What is an example of a tropical climate?

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An example of a tropical climate is the Amazon rainforest.