Climate Zones

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What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

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tropical, temperate, polar

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What is climate?

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The average weather over many years.

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What is the temperature of a tropical climate?

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consistently warm

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What is weather?

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What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place.

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What is a temperate climate?

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warm and cool

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What defines a polar climate?

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cold temperatures and ice-covered regions.

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What is the main characteristic of a desert climate?

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very low precipitation and extreme temperatures.

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How does altitude affect climate?

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Higher altitudes generally have cooler temperatures.

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What is a Mediterranean climate?

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hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term patterns.