Climate Zones

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a specific type of weather and temperature.

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What is the equator?

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An imaginary line that goes through the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is true about tropical climates?

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Tropical climates are the warmest climates on Earth.

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What is true about temperate climates?

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Temperate climates have 4 seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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What is true about polar climates?

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Polar climates are the coldest climates on Earth.

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What are the characteristics of dry climates?

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Dry climates have very little rainfall and can be hot or cold.

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Name one animal that lives in a tropical climate.

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Monkeys are animals that live in tropical climates.

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Name one animal that lives in a polar climate.

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Polar bears are animals that live in polar climates.

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What is a continental climate?

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A continental climate has hot summers and cold winters, usually found in the interior of continents.

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What is an example of a temperate climate?

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Places like parts of the United States and Europe have temperate climates.