Climate Zones

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

Climate is affected by many factors including:

• latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water

• tides and currents

• wind

• snow and sleet

Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region?

• temperature and latitude

• precipitation and humidity

• temperature and precipitation

• humidity and air pressure

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

• 23.5° S

• 0°

• 66.5°N

• 66.5°S

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

• 66.5°N

• 0°

• 23.5° S

• 23.5°N

Which climate zone has high temperatures and low precipitation?

• Polar
• Temperate
• Tropical
• Dry

Which climate zone has high temperatures and high percipitation?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

• Desert

Which climate zone has a warm summers and cold winters?

• Tropical
• Arctic
• Desert
• Temperate

Which is the POLAR region?

Which climate zone is known for SUPER COLD winters and warm summers?

• Continental
• Dry

• Polar
• Tropical