Climate Zones

Which zone has the the coldest place on earth?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

The climate zone that is between the Tropic of cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropical zone

• Polar zone

• Temperate Zone

The earth is colder where it is --------- from the sun.

• nearest

• farthest

In the temperate zone, there are ------ distinct seasons

• four

• five

• three

• six

What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude?

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

Climate is affected by many factors including:

• latitude, elevation, and closeness to bodies of water

• tides and currents

• wind

• snow and sleet

What climate zone is the white area in the picture?

• Polar zone

• Temperate zone

• Tropical zone

Which climate region is in green/in between the tropics and the poles

• Hot

• Polar

• Temperate

• None of the above

What climate zone is the green area in the picture?

• Polar zone

• Temperate zone

• Tropical zone

Why are polar climates so much colder than tropical climates?

• It is too humid in tropical climates

• Polar bears prefer the cold

• Sunlight is very indirect at the poles

• Atmospheric circulation