Climate Zones

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What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?

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Higher elevation = Colder temperatures.

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What is the temperature characteristic of a tropical climate?

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Consistently warm.

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What is a polar climate characterized by?

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Consistently cool.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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What is a climate zone?

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A region of the Earth with distinct weather patterns and temperatures.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What type of climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters?

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Temperate climate.

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What is an example of a desert climate?

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The Sahara Desert, which has very little precipitation.

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What is the main characteristic of a Mediterranean climate?

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Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.