Climate Zones
This type of climate is found near the equator, and it’s known for being hot and rainy all year.
Tropical
hTese animals are known for living in the polar zones and are well adapted to the freezing temperatures by having thick fur and a layer of fat.
polar bears
This imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
equator
Because water heats up and cools down more slowly than land, regions near this tend to experience more moderate temperatures.
Oceans (water)
This climate zone experiences four distinct seasons, with cold winters, mild spring and fall, and warm summers.
Temperate
This weather characteristic determines the type of vegetation found in a climate zone, such as deserts having cacti and rainforests having tall trees.
precipiation
Latitude lines run in this direction across the globe.
north and south
The closer you are to a body of water, the summers tend to be
milder (cooler)
This zone is cold all year round, with ice and snow covering the land.
Polar
This type of climate zone has four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.
temperate
As you travel farther from the Equator toward the poles, this happens to the temperature in most climates.
colder
Coastal areas usually get more of this than inland areas because of the large amounts of moisture in the air from the ocean.
rain
This zone is dry, with low humidity, and can sometimes have extreme temperature changes between day and night.
desert
This is one of the most important things for plants and animals in a rainforest because the area gets so much of it year-round.
sunlight
As you climb higher in elevation, the temperature typically does this.
colder
Why is Vero Beach often rainy and humidy?
Close to the ocean
The main factor that determines a region’s climate zone, such as temperature, precipitation, and seasons.
Latitude Lines
Why is a polar zone considered a desert?
very little rain
As elevation increases, the air pressure typically does this.
decreases
This is why coastal areas may get more rain in the summer than inland areas, as warm air from the ocean can carry more moisture.
evaporation in the ocean