Climate Zones

Which zone has the the coldest place on earth?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

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Weather ____________ every day.

• changes

• is the same

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The climate is... 

• The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time. 
• The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 

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

• nearest

• farthest

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

• four

• five

• three

• six

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

• Prime Meridian
• Equator
• North Pole
• South Pole

• The map show the lines of longitude.
• The map shows the lines of latitude.

What is climate?

• the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

• cloud cover and temperature

• precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

• weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

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Climate is affected by many factors including:

• latitude, elevation, and closeness to bodies of water

• tides and currents

• wind

• snow and sleet

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At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest air temperatures?

• 23.5° S

• 0°

• 66.5°N

• 66.5°S

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