Tropical
Is it hot or cold all year in tropical zones?
Hot all year round
What’s the main weather feature of a dry climate?
Very little rainfall
How many seasons does a temperate climate have?
Four seasons
Is the polar climate mostly wet or dry?
Dry (but snowy)
What is one country that has a tropical climate?
Brazil (other answers: Indonesia, Congo, etc.)
Name a desert found in a dry climate zone.
Sahara Desert (others: Gobi, Mojave, Atacama)
Is a temperate climate usually found near the equator or in the middle latitudes?
Middle latitudes
What’s the coldest continent with a polar climate?
Antarctica
What are the two seasons in tropical zones called?
Wet season and dry season
Why do dry climates often get cold at night?
There are few clouds to trap heat
Give an example of a place with a temperate climate.
France (others: Vancouver, parts of Japan)
Can trees grow easily in a polar climate? Why or why not?
No, because it’s too cold and dry
What kind of rainforest is found in tropical climates?
Tropical rainforest
What is a semi-arid area?
A place that gets more rain than a desert, but still very dry
What kind of weather might you get in temperate fall?
Cool temperatures and changing leaves
What are polar summers like?
Cold, but with long daylight hours
Why is the tropical zone usually so rainy?
Warm air rises near the equator, causing frequent rain
Describe two differences between hot and cold deserts.
Hot deserts are hot all day, cold deserts may freeze; plant life is different too
How do people dress in temperate climates?
It depends on the season—light clothes in summer, warm clothes in winter
What animals survive in polar zones?
Polar bears, penguins, seals