Climate Zones Flashcards

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climate

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it is based on average temperatures and precipitation of a location over a long period of time

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tropical zone

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it is the hottest climate zone, located in the area of the equator (0 degrees)

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temperate zone

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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)

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polar zone

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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)

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