Climate Zones Flashcards
1
Q
Equator
A
an imaginary line around Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles
2
Q
Climate zones
A
an area that has similar average temperature and precipitation
throughout
3
Q
Polar zones
A
generally farthest from the equator and covered in ice and snow year-round
4
Q
Temperate zones
A
has moderate temperatures and varying precipitation, and it usually
has 4 different seasons
5
Q
Tropical zone
A
near the equator; the temperature is warm year-round and the amount
of precipitation varies greatly
