Climate Zones

Hot, wet summers; cold somewhat wet winters

How many major climate zones are there?

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

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

Which side of the mountain receives most rainfall?

This climate changes as elevation increases.

Which prevailing winds blow over North America from west to east between tropics and 60°N

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?

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

Warm temperature all year with dry winters.

Grasses and shrubs, warm and mild temps with low rainfall

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

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

This climate zone has very little rainfall.