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Match the following climate zones with their characteristics:
Match the following climate zones with their characteristics:
Tropical = High temperatures and heavy rainfall Polar = Cold temperatures and low precipitation Temperate = Moderate temperatures and distinct seasons Desert = Low precipitation and extreme temperature variations
Match the following climate events with their descriptions:
Match the following climate events with their descriptions:
El Niño = Warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean La Niña = Colder-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean Monsoon = Seasonal wind pattern causing heavy rainfall in certain regions Heatwave = Prolonged period of excessively hot weather
Match the following climate change impacts with their effects:
Match the following climate change impacts with their effects:
Sea level rise = Threat to coastal communities and ecosystems Extreme weather events = Increased frequency and intensity of storms, floods, and heatwaves Ocean acidification = Negative impact on marine life and ecosystems Glacial retreat = Loss of freshwater supply and habitat for certain species
