Climates around the world

What is a continental climate?

• A climate characterized by mild temperatures year-round.

• A climate with distinct seasons, including hot summers and cold winters.

• A climate that is always warm and humid.

• A climate with no significant seasonal changes.

What is a tropical climate?

• A climate that is cold and dry all year round.

• A climate characterized by hot temperatures and high humidity throughout the year.

• A climate with distinct seasons including winter and summer.

• A climate that is mostly cool and temperate.

What is the role of oceans in climate?

• Oceans help regulate climate by absorbing heat and distributing it around the planet.

• Oceans have no significant impact on climate.

• Oceans only affect weather patterns in coastal areas.

• Oceans are primarily responsible for creating storms.

What is the significance of the equator in climate classification?

• It is the starting point for classifying climate zones, with tropical climates found near it.

• It marks the boundary between temperate and polar climates.

• It is where the highest temperatures are recorded year-round.

• It indicates the location of the world's largest deserts.

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

• tropical, continental, polar

• tropical, temperate, arctic

• tropical, desert, tundra

• tropical, subtropical, frigid

What is climate?

• Climate is the average weather over a long period of time (30 years).

• Climate refers to the daily weather conditions in a specific area.

• Climate is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a region.

• Climate is the variation of weather patterns over a week.

What is a desert climate?

• A desert climate is very hot and dry.

• A desert climate is cool and humid.

• A desert climate has heavy rainfall.

• A desert climate is characterized by frequent snowfalls.

How does altitude affect climate?

• Higher altitudes generally lead to cooler temperatures and different weather patterns.

• Higher altitudes result in warmer temperatures and more humidity.

• Altitude has no effect on climate whatsoever.

• Lower altitudes experience more extreme weather conditions.

How do human activities impact climate?

• Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, contribute to climate change by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Human activities have no significant impact on climate.

• Human activities only affect local weather patterns, not the global climate.

• Human activities help to cool the planet by reducing greenhouse gases.

What are the main factors that influence climate?

• Latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and prevailing winds.

• Temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

• Solar radiation, ocean currents, and tectonic activity.

• Urbanization, deforestation, and pollution.