Climate Zones of the World

Name the zone closest to the Equator.

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

• continental

Name the zone farthest from the Equator.

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

• arid/dry

Locations closer to the Equator are _____ than locations farther away.

• warmer

• cooler

Which climate zone has the least amount of precipitation?

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

• arid/dry

Which zone has the coldest temperatures?

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

• continental

The lines that measures how far north or south a location is from the Equator.

• latitude

• longitude

• magnitude

• Equatorial line

Average weather conditions over a long period of time in a specific location.

• weather

• climate

This climate zone has four distinct seasons and is landlocked - like Edmonton.

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

• continental

Must be studied for over 30 years in a specific location.

• weather

• climate

The day to day atmospheric conditions in an area.

• weather

• climate