Climate Zone Review

All of Antarctica experiences what type of climate zone?

Violent storm system formed in the Atlantic Ocean, causing heavy rain and violent winds.

This shows a savanna in Africa. Notice the few trees, open grasslands, and elephants.

What cause of climate explains that the closer you are to the equator, the warmer it is?

In a tundra climate, soil stays permanently frozen. What term is used to describe this?

Buildup of certain gases in the atmosphere that holds in the sun’s warmth

Unpredictable changes in the air over a short period of time

Mild, rainy winters with warm, dry summers. 30-45 degrees latitude. Evergreens and deciduous.

Pennsylvania during the fall. Notice deciduous and evergreen forests. What climate zone?

Funnel-shaped windstorm that sometimes form after a severe thunderstorm

23-60 degrees latitude. Mountains have major effect on the climate. 30-98 inches rain per year.

Humid subtropical and Mediterranean are two of the mid latitude climates. Choose the other 2.

Receives less than 10 inches of rain per year. Camels are able to survive by storing water.

Tremendous seasonal winds that blow over a continent for months at a time

Rocky Mountains, Andes, Alps, and Himalayas are in this climate zone. Contain a timberline.

The higher you are above sea level, the cooler the temperature will be.

Pattern of wind caused by landforms in certain areas

What are the two tropical climates?

Walt Disney World is located in Florida. What climate zone would this be in?

Harsh winters, short summers. Pennsylvania is found here. This climate has 4 seasons.

This picture shows a rain forest near the equator with a brightly colored macaw.

Area bordering a large sea in Europe. 30-45 degrees latitude. Evergreens and deciduous trees.

Trees and plants can no longer survive beyond this point. What is the term?

Less than 10 inches of rain per year. About 33% of land on Earth fits this climate zone.

North and South poles, only lichens grow here. Penguins, polar bears, and seals live here.

Contains huge evergreen forests called taigas. Between 50-70 degrees latitude.

We talked about lake effect snow and oceans increasing precipitation in certain areas.

Usual, predictable pattern of weather over a long period of time

California giant redwood trees. 30-98 inches of rain per year. Choose the correct climate zone.

Rain produces lush and thick vegetation. Average between 100-300 inches of rain per year.

Coastal side of a mountain receives more rain than the inland side. What causes this climate?

Polar Bears are in two different climates. 60-75 degrees latitude. 5-15 inches precip per year

Evergreen forest in Alaska known as a taiga. 50-70 degrees latitude in the northern hemisphere.

Treeless plains bordering arid climate. 10-20 inches rain per year. Transition from dry to wet.

Broad grasslands with a specific wet and dry season. Grasslands are referred to as savannas.

Choose the three high latitude climate zones.

What are the two dry climates?

This picture shows a herd of bison at a watering hole. 10-20 inches of precipitation per year.

Hot water and air rises, cool water and air sinks creating currents that move heat around Earth

Combination of temperature, wind and water effects causing heavy rains or droughts

Vast rolling plain without trees, and has permafrost. Found between 60-75 degrees latitude.

Focus on the mountain. Notice snow at the top and a timberline. What climate zone?

20-40 degrees latitude. Southeastern US has this climate. About 50 inches of rain per year.