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Which zone experiences 4 different seasons with bigger changes in temperatures than the tropical zone?

  • Frigid/Polar Zone
  • Temperate Zone (correct)
  • Equatorial Zone
  • Tropical Zone

Which zone is near the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn?

  • Temperate Zone
  • Tropical Zone (correct)
  • Equatorial Zone
  • Frigid/Polar Zone

Which zone has temperatures below freezing almost all year and does not allow for growing seasons?

  • Tropical Zone
  • Equatorial Zone
  • Frigid/Polar Zone (correct)
  • Temperate Zone

Which zone stays warm to hot and does not differ much in temperature year-round?

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Which zone is dry because it doesn't receive much rain and never receives direct sunlight?

<p>Frigid/Polar Zone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the Earth is responsible for keeping the planet warm during the night and preventing it from getting too hot during the day?

<p>Atmosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

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Which layer of the Earth is made up of all the mountains, ocean floors, and the rest of the solid landscape?

<p>Lithosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

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Which layer of the Earth consists of all the water on the planet?

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Flashcards

Temperate Zone

Experiences four distinct seasons with significant temperature variations.

Tropical Zone

Located near the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.

Frigid/Polar Zone

Temperatures remain below freezing almost all year, limiting growing seasons.

Tropical Zone

Zone that remains warm to hot with minimal temperature variation throughout the year.

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Frigid/Polar Zone

Dry climate due to minimal rainfall and indirect sunlight.

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Atmosphere

Keeps Earth insulated and regulates temperature between day and night.

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Nitrogen

The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere.

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Lithosphere

Composed of mountains, ocean floors, and the solid land.

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Ozone Layer

Shields the Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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Hydrosphere

Consists of all the water on the planet, including oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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