Climate Zones and Types - G10 - by Mr. Milos

Where is the polar climate zone located?

• Near the equator

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Between the tropics and the polar regions

• Near the North and South Poles, within the Arctic and Antarctic Circles

Which climate zone experiences extreme temperature variations between day and night?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert (arid)

• Polar

Where is the temperate climate zone typically located?

• Near the equator

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Between the tropics and the polar regions

• Near the North and South Poles

What are the temperature characteristics of polar climates?

• High temperatures throughout the year with little seasonal variation

• Extreme temperature variations between day and night

• Cool to cold winters and warm to hot summers

• Extremely cold temperatures, often below freezing for most of the year

What is the primary vegetation type found in tropical climates?

• Tundra vegetation

• Desert vegetation

• Deciduous and coniferous forests

• Tropical rainforests and savannas

What are the temperature characteristics of the tropical climate zone?

• Extreme temperature variations between day and night

• High temperatures throughout the year with little seasonal variation

• Extremely cold temperatures with freezing conditions year-round

• Cool to cold winters and warm to hot summers

Which climate zone experiences moderate to high levels of precipitation throughout the year?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert (arid)

• Polar

What is the primary vegetation type found in desert climates?

• Tropical rainforests

• Coniferous forests

• Tundra vegetation

• Drought-resistant plants such as cacti and succulents

Where are desert (arid) climate zones typically found?

• Near the equator

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• Near the North and South Poles

• Around 30 degrees latitude in both hemispheres