Global Climate Zones

The climate of a zone depends on the amount of _____________it receives.

• sunlight

• wind

• water

• clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Antarctica is cold all the time. What is it's climate?

• Tropical

• Arid/Dry

• Polar

• Temperate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The warm climate zone near the equator:

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The cold climate zone near both poles:

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The area between the tropical and the polar zones with seasonal climate:

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area:

• Tropical Zone

• Climate

• El Niño

• La Niña

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The average weather for a particular region and time period.

• Climate regions

• Coriolis effect

• Solar energy

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following climate zones is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year?

• Tropical

• Arid

• Temperate

• Polar

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a region?

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Altitude

• Proximity to water bodies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which climate zone is typically found at the equator?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

• Arid

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6