Usual, predictable pattern of weather over a long period of time.

Vast rolling plain without trees, harsh and dry with permafrost. Found between 60-75 degrees latitude.

Broad grasslands with a specific wet and dry season. Grasslands are referred to as savannas.

Year round rains produce lush and thick vegetation. Average between 100-300 inches of rain per year.

Harsh winters, short summers. Pennsylvania is found here. This climate has 4 seasons and is found between 30-60 degrees latitude.

Less than 10 inches of rain per year is the main identifier of this climate. About 33% of land on Earth fits this climate zone.

Found on the west coast of continents. Thick forests, dreary, not much sun, but lots of rain. There is a wide range of precipitation from 30-100 inches per year.

Treeless plains that surround arid climate zones. Averages 10-20 inches of rain per year. This is a transition from dry to wet climate zones. Wide temperature change from very warm days to very cold nights.

North and South poles, only lichens grow here. Penguins, polar bears, and seals are the primary residents in this climate zone.

Contains huge evergreen forests called taigas. Found between 50-70 degrees latitude. Long, cold winters with short cool summers.

Found between 20-40 degrees latitude. The southeastern US is this climate zone. Averages about 50 inches of rain per year. Evergreens are the primary plant found in this climate.

Contains mountains or areas of high elevation. The Rocky Mountains, Andes, Alps, and Himalayas are in this climate zone. These climates contain a timberline.

Mild and rainy winters with warm and dry summers. Found between 30-45 degrees latitude. Evergreens, deciduous, and fruit trees survive in this climate. Named for a sea in Europe.

This picture shows a rain forest near the equator with a brightly colored macaw.

This picture shows a herd of American bison. This climate zone receives 10-20 inches of precipitation per year on average.

This shows a watering hole in a savanna in Africa. Notice the few trees, open grasslands, and elephants.

This picture shows a climate zone that receives less than 10 inches of rain per year. Camels are able to survive here because of their ability to store water.

Area bordering a large sea in Europe. Found between 30-45 degrees latitude. In this picture you can see evergreens and deciduous trees.

Walt Disney World is located in Florida. What climate zone would this be in?

Focus on the mountain in the background. You should notice snow at the top of the mountain and a distinct timberline. What climate zone is this showing?

All of Antarctica experiences what type of climate zone?

This is Pennsylvania during the fall. Notice the deciduous and evergreen forest in the background. What climate zone are you in?

This is a picture taken in northern California of giant redwood trees. Precipitation in this climate zone ranges from 30-100 inches per year. Choose the correct climate zone.

This picture shows a huge evergreen forest in Alaska also known as a taiga. Watch out for wolves and bears! This climate zone is found between 50-70 degrees latitude in the northern hemisphere.

Polar Bears are found in two different climate zones. This climate zone is found between 60-75 degrees latitude, and has no trees! Also, this climate receives between 5-15 inches of precipitation per year. What is it?

What cause of climate explains that the closer you are to the equator, the warmer it is?

This cause of climate can be summarized by saying the higher you are above sea level, the cooler the temperature will be.

We talked about lake effect snow and oceans increasing precipitation in certain areas. What cause of climate is this associated with?

Which climate zone do we live in?