Climate

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Weather happens in that moment, climate happens over time.

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What are the main climate zones?

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Tropical, Temperate, Polar, Arid.

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What characterizes the tropical climate zone?

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Hot and humid all year.

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What is the average temperature of the warmest month in the Polar climate zone?

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Below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What type of climate has short summers and long winters?

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Temperate climate.

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What is the primary characteristic of an arid climate?

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Very low precipitation, leading to dry conditions.

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What is the climate like in the temperate zone?

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Moderate temperatures with distinct seasons.

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What is a key feature of the polar climate zone?

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Extremely cold temperatures and ice-covered regions.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.