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.
Explain why the equatorial region has little variation in temperature throughout the year.
Name one country that experiences a humid subtropical climate.
Name one region in the world where the desert climate is predominant.
Name the climate zone that is most suitable for the growth of coniferous forests.
Name the two main factors that determine the climate of a region.
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
What is the Köppen climate classification system?
What is the main difference between the steppe and desert climate zones?
What is the main reason for the existence of different climate zones on Earth?
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
