Climate Regions

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What is climate?

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Average weather in a region over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the zones between the tropical zones and the polar zones called?

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Temperate zones.

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What type of climate do many mountain areas have?

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Colder climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the side of a mountain range that receives a lot of precipitation called?

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Windward/wet side.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate? ocean currents, mountains, the amount of snow you get on Christmas, latitude?

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The amount of snow you get on Christmas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the average temperature and precipitation in a region over time?

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Climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the two main types of climate zones?

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Tropical and polar zones.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the effect of latitude on climate?

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Latitude affects the amount of sunlight a region receives, influencing its temperature.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a microclimate?

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A small area with a different climate than the surrounding area.

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How do ocean currents affect climate?

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Ocean currents can warm or cool the air above them, influencing coastal climates.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6