Weather/Climate

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What is the climate with hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall called?

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Continental

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What do we call the half of the Earth that is to the south of the equator?

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Southern Hemisphere

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What type of climate is characterized by little to no precipitation, making it difficult for plants and animals to thrive?

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Arid

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What is the classification of climate based on weather patterns, communities of plants and animals, and latitude?

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Climate zone

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What type of climate is hot all year round with abundant rainfall?

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Tropical

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

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Climate

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What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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What type of climate is typically found near the poles, characterized by very cold temperatures?

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Polar

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What do we call a region that has a specific type of climate and is home to certain plants and animals?

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Biome

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What is the term for the long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns of a region?

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Climate change