Climate Types

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What is climate?

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The average weather of a region over 20 to 30 years.

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What are the two main factors that determine a region's climate?

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Wind and Ocean Currents.

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What is the climate type characterized by continuously hot temperatures and high precipitation?

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Wet Tropical/Rainforest.

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What is an alternate name for the areas between 30 and 60 latitude on either side of the equator?

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Temperate Zones.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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The farther from the equator you are, the more likely you are to experience seasonal changes.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What climate type is characterized by hot summers and mild winters with moderate rainfall?

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Mediterranean.

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What is the climate type found in polar regions?

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Tundra/Steppe.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate?

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Ocean currents help distribute heat around the planet, affecting regional climates.

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What is the significance of elevation in determining climate?

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Higher elevations typically have cooler temperatures and can affect precipitation patterns.