Climate Zones

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What is climate?

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The average weather over many years.

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What is weather?

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What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place.

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What type of climate does Antarctica have?

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Polar.

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What causes the seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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What is a polar climate?

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Consistently cool.

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What is a tropical climate?

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Warm and humid, typically near the equator.

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What is an arid climate?

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A dry climate with very little rainfall.

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What is a temperate climate?

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A climate with moderate temperatures and distinct seasons.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate is the average weather over many years, while weather is the current atmospheric conditions.