Duplicate of Climate Zones

Found in NW U.S. and NW Europe, this climate zone has cool summers and mild winter

What climate type is located near the equator with warm temperatures and lots of rain?

Hot, wet summers; cold somewhat wet winters

Found in Southern California and southern Europe. Warm dry summers, mild wet winter

How many major climate zones are there?

Warm temperature all year with dry winters.

This climate changes as elevation increases.

This climate zone has very little rainfall.

Short cool summers, long cold winter. Extreme north of North America

Cold all year long with none to very little vegetation. Found in Greenland and Antarctica

Which side of the mountain receives most rainfall?

Most of Alaska, Canada, western Russia. Short mild summers, long cold winters

Grasses and shrubs, warm and mild temps with low rainfall

Southeastern US. Hot, wet summers; cold, somewhat wet winters