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What regions are included in the North Temperate Zone?
What regions are included in the North Temperate Zone?
Europe, Northern Asia, and North and Central America.
What are the four distinct seasons that occur in the temperate zone?
What are the four distinct seasons that occur in the temperate zone?
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
What is the temperature range in temperate grasslands from summer to winter?
What is the temperature range in temperate grasslands from summer to winter?
From 100°F in summer to as low as -40°F in winter.
Name two alternate names for temperate grasslands found in different regions.
Name two alternate names for temperate grasslands found in different regions.
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When do temperate grasslands receive most of their rainfall?
When do temperate grasslands receive most of their rainfall?
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What adaptations do animals in the polar zone have to survive extreme cold?
What adaptations do animals in the polar zone have to survive extreme cold?
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What traditional dwellings did the Inuits use, and what materials were they made from?
What traditional dwellings did the Inuits use, and what materials were they made from?
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How has the hunting method of the Inuits evolved over time?
How has the hunting method of the Inuits evolved over time?
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Name two animals that inhabit the polar zone besides the polar bear.
Name two animals that inhabit the polar zone besides the polar bear.
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What materials were traditional hunting tools of the Inuits made from?
What materials were traditional hunting tools of the Inuits made from?
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Study Notes
The Temperate Zone
- Lies between the torrid (tropical) and frigid (polar) zones.
Climate
- Characterized by a moderate climate with slightly slanting sun rays.
- North Temperate Zone includes regions in Europe, Northern Asia, North, and Central America.
- South Temperate Zone covers Southern Australasia, southern South America, and Southern Africa.
- Experiences four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with longer days in summer and longer nights in winter.
Temperate Grasslands
- Found in various sizes across countries, with open grassy plains and few trees.
- Known as:
- Prairies in North America
- Steppes in Russia
- Pampas in South America
- Veld in South Africa
- Downs in Australia
- Features a temperate climate with cold winters and hot summers, receiving most rainfall in spring and summer.
- Temperature extremes can range from 100°F in summer to -40°F in winter.
Animal Life
- Includes adapted animals such as reindeer, caribou, bears, foxes, hares, and musk ox.
- Birds include Arctic terns and snowy owls, using camouflage fur that changes color with seasons.
- Aquatic wildlife includes fish, whales, seals, and walruses.
Human Life
- Harsh living conditions result in sparse human population.
- Inuits, formerly known as Eskimos, traditionally lived in igloos and used harpoons for hunting.
- Modern Inuit now use rifles and live in permanent wooden houses.
Fill in the Blanks
- Gauchos refers to cowboys in South America.
- The torrid zone is where equatorial forests fall.
- Ombu tree is native to the Pampas of South America.
- The frigid zone is also known as the polar zone.
The Frigid Zone
- Stretches between the Arctic Circle and North Pole, and Antarctic Circle and South Pole.
Climate
- Sparsely populated regions due to severe cold and minimal vegetation.
- Experiences continuous daylight in summer and continuous darkness in winter.
- Antarctica, located in the southern Frigid Zone, is the coldest place on Earth.
Plant Life
- Soil remains permanently frozen except during the brief summer.
- Only hardy species like mosses, lichens, grasses, blueberries, and cranberries can grow.
Plant Life in Temperate Grasslands
- Rainfall greatly influences vegetation; wetter areas yield longer grasses.
- Natural factors like tornadoes, blizzards, and fires affect grassland characteristics.
- The Ombu tree is uniquely adapted to survive fire.
- Grass types vary, with prairie grasses being long and steppe grasses as short.
Animal Life in Temperate Grasslands
- Home to various animals such as prairie dogs, wild horses, bison, and a variety of birds and insects.
- African veld includes species like gazelles, zebras, and rhinoceroses.
- Steppe habitats support rabbits, mice, antelope, and foxes.
Occupation
- Farming and cattle rearing dominate the economy in temperate grasslands.
- Prairies, known as the "Granary of the World," house significant agriculture and dairy industries.
- Cowboys in North America (Vaqueros) and Gauchos in South America are responsible for cattle ranching.
- Velds focus on sheep rearing, especially merino sheep for wool.
- Important mineral deposits in the region include iron, coal, diamonds, and gold, with Johannesburg renowned as the "Gold Capital of the World."
Temperature Zones of the Earth
- Torrid Zone: Between Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) and Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S).
- Temperate Zones: Between Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N) and Arctic Circle (66.5° N), and Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S) and Antarctic Circle (66.5° S).
- Frigid Zones: Areas above the Arctic Circle (66.5° N) and below the Antarctic Circle (66.5° S).
Earth's Climate Zones
- Polar Zones: Located at the North and South Poles.
- Temperate Zones: Situated between Polar and Tropical Zones.
- Tropical Zones: Found near the Equator (0°).
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Explore the characteristics of the temperate zone, a region defined by its moderate climate and distinct seasons. This quiz covers temperate grasslands, their various names, and the unique animal life that thrives in these environments across different continents.
