Climate Regions

Which climate zone do we live in?

• Temperate
• Tropical
• Polar
• Savannas

How many climate zones have we discussed in class?

• 1
• 7
• 3
• 4

Which one of these contribute to climate?

• driving down the road
• deciding where we live
• standing a certain way
• latitude lines

Where do you find the polar climate?

• temperate zones
• between the tropics
• at the poles
• in the warm areas

If I wanted to live where it is warm which climate would I chose?

• temperate
• tropical
• polar

Where would I find humid equatorial climate?

• along the poles
• at 90N and 90S
• close to Japan
• along the equator

Do people along the same latitude line share similar climate and plant life?

• No
• Yes

Define climate.

• different air masses
• condition of the atmsophere over a short time
• average condition over a long period of time

Which of these does NOT contribute to climate?

• latitude
• weather
• ocean currents 
• prevailing winds

What is the name of the ocean current that comes out of the Gulf of Mexico that warms up the western coast of Europe?

• Gulf of Juarez
• Gulf Stream
• Gulf of Mexico
• Gulf of California