Climate, Wind & Ocean Currents

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1.
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What is the Polar climate zone?
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A climate zone characterized by extremely cold temperatures, little precipitation, and ice-covered regions.
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What defines the Tropical climate zone?
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A climate zone with the highest annual rainfall, warm temperatures year-round, and little seasonal change.
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What are easterlies?
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Winds that occur between 60 and 90 degrees north and south latitude, blowing from the east.
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What causes differences in air pressure?
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Differences in air pressure are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth.
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What is elevation?
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The height above sea level.
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What are trade winds?
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Winds that blow from east to west in the tropics, occurring between the equator and 30 degrees latitude.
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What are westerlies?
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Winds that blow from west to east in the mid-latitudes, occurring between 30 and 60 degrees latitude.
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