Understanding Climate Classification and Climate Graphs

What is the primary purpose of climate classification?

• To categorize different types of climates around the world

• To measure the exact temperature of a place

• To locate places on Earth

• To create maps for navigation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do climate graphs typically show?

• Average temperature and precipitation over a year

• Longitude and latitude of a place

• Types of vegetation in a region

• Population density of an area

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole?

• Longitude lines

• Latitude lines

• Equator lines

• Tropic lines

Why are places near the Equator usually warmer?

• They get more direct sunlight

• They are closer to the Prime Meridian

• They have more vegetation

• They are at a higher altitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do climate classification systems often use to define different climate zones?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Population density