Climate Zones Flashcards
1
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climate
A
it is based on average temperatures and precipitation of a location over a long period of time
2
Q
tropical zone
A
it is the hottest climate zone, located in the area of the equator (0 degrees)
3
Q
temperate zone
A
it is the average climate zone, located in the area of the tropic of Capricorn and Cancer (66 1/2-23 1/2 degrees North and South of the equator)
4
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polar zone
A
it is the coldest climate zone, located in the area of the arctic and antarctic circle (90-66 1/2 degrees North and South of the equator)