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 latitude on the distribution of world climate zones.
Describe the main differences between tropical and temperate climate zones.
Describe the main features of the monsoon climate.
Describe the seasonal variation in temperature and precipitation in the humid continental climate zone.
Explain how ocean currents influence the climate of coastal regions.
Explain the main characteristics of the Mediterranean climate zone.
Explain the role of mountain ranges in creating rain shadow deserts.
Explain why deserts are often found on the western sides of continents.
The equatorial region is characterized by which type of climate? (1) Hot and dry, (2) Hot and wet, (3) Cold and dry, (4) Cold and wet
Which of the following best describes the climate of the savanna region? (1) Hot and wet all year, (2) Hot with seasonal rainfall, (3) Cold and dry, (4) Mild with heavy snowfall
Which of the following best describes the polar climate zone? (1) High temperatures and heavy rainfall, (2) Low temperatures and low precipitation, (3) Moderate temperatures and seasonal rainfall, (4) High temperatures and dry conditions
Which of the following climate zones is most likely to experience permafrost? (1) Tropical, (2) Temperate, (3) Tundra, (4) Mediterranean
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by frequent fog, cool summers, and mild winters, often found on the western coasts of continents.
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, often supporting grasslands.
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by permafrost and very little vegetation.
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is found at high altitudes, regardless of latitude.
True or False: Highland climates can be found at any latitude.
True or False: The equatorial climate zone has the highest annual temperature range.
True or False: The marine west coast climate is found on the eastern coasts of continents.
True or False: The Mediterranean climate is found only in Europe.
