World Climate Zones
Geography ⇒ World Geography
World Climate Zones starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of altitude on climate.
Describe the main difference between tropical and temperate climate zones.
Describe the main features of the desert climate.
Describe the main features of the monsoon climate.
Explain how ocean currents affect the climate of coastal regions.
Explain why coastal areas generally have milder climates than inland areas at the same latitude.
Explain why deserts have extreme temperature variations between day and night.
Explain why the polar regions receive less solar energy than the equator.
Which climate zone is most likely to experience permafrost? (1) Tropical, (2) Temperate, (3) Polar, (4) Mediterranean
Which of the following best describes the climate of the Amazon Basin? (1) Hot and dry, (2) Cold and snowy, (3) Hot and wet, (4) Mild and dry
Which of the following best describes the Mediterranean climate? (1) Hot and dry all year, (2) Cold and snowy, (3) Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, (4) Humid and rainy all year
Which of the following climate zones is most suitable for dense forests? (1) Tropical, (2) Polar, (3) Desert, (4) Tundra
Fill in the blank: The ______ climate is also known as the steppe climate.
Fill in the blank: The ______ climate zone is characterized by very low precipitation and high evaporation rates.
Fill in the blank: The ______ climate zone is found at high altitudes, regardless of latitude.
Fill in the blank: The ______ climate zone is found between 23.5°N and 23.5°S latitudes.
True or False: The climate of a place is determined by observing weather conditions over a short period.
True or False: The climate of a region can affect the types of crops grown there.
True or False: The Mediterranean climate is found only in Europe.
True or False: The savanna climate is found between tropical rainforests and deserts.
