World Climates

What are the major climate zones in the world?

• Tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar

• Wet, snowy, foggy, windy, sunny

• Arctic, Antarctic, Sahara, Gobi, Amazon

• Hot, cold, mild, extreme, moderate

How does latitude affect climate?

• Latitude only affects the length of the day

• Latitude determines the amount of rainfall in an area

• Latitude determines the amount of sunlight an area receives, which affects temperature and weather patterns.

• Latitude has no effect on climate

What are the characteristics of tropical climates?

• Cold and dry with low temperatures and light rainfall

• Hot and humid with high temperatures and heavy rainfall

• Hot and arid with high temperatures and little to no rainfall

• Moderate and windy with mild temperatures and occasional snowfall

What are the characteristics of dry climates?

• Low precipitation, high temperatures, and low humidity

• High precipitation, low temperatures, and high humidity

• High precipitation, high temperatures, and low humidity

• Low precipitation, low temperatures, and high humidity

What are the characteristics of temperate climates?

• Extreme temperatures, no seasons, only rain

• Moderate temperatures, distinct seasons, mix of rain and snow

• Tropical temperatures, no seasons, heavy snowfall

• Mild temperatures, no seasons, constant rain

What are the characteristics of polar climates?

• Hot temperatures, long summers, and heavy precipitation

• Extremely cold temperatures, long winters, short summers, and little precipitation

• Moderate temperatures, long winters, and heavy snowfall

• Mild temperatures, equal length of winters and summers, and heavy precipitation

How do ocean currents influence climate?

• By causing earthquakes and tsunamis

• By transporting warm or cold water and affecting temperature and precipitation patterns.

• By creating new landmasses through volcanic activity

• By influencing the migration patterns of birds

What are the factors that contribute to climate change?

• Human activities and natural factors

• Solar flares and ocean currents

• Global warming and deforestation

• Alien invasion and volcanic eruptions

What are the impacts of climate change on different regions?

• The impacts of climate change on different regions include changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, sea level rise, and impacts on ecosystems and agriculture.

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Increase in biodiversity

• No impact at all

What are some strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change?

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Cutting down more trees

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Transitioning to renewable energy sources