World Climate

What makes Earth unique in the universe?

• It's the only known planet with life

• It's the only planet with water

• It's the largest planet

• It has the most moons

What determines a region's climate?

• The height of its mountains

• Its proximity to the equator

• The types of animals living there

• The long-term pattern of rainfall and temperature

Who is considered the founder of modern climatology?

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

• Wladimir Köppen

• Isaac Newton

What does the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system use to categorize climates?

• Mountain ranges

• Soil types

• Vegetation and yearly temperature/rainfall patterns

• Ocean currents

What will the series explore about climate types?

• How to predict weather

• Real places where different climates exist

• New planets with similar climates

• How to change the climate