13 Questions
Which of the following zones has a tropical climate with an annual average temperature above 18°C?
Tropics
What is the characteristic of the climate in the polar regions?
It is cold all year round, with temperatures never above 10°C
What is the defining feature of the northern and southern temperate zones?
They have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons
What is the relationship between latitude and climate?
The closer to the equator, the warmer the climate, and the closer to the poles, the colder
What is the name of the imaginary line that marks the boundary between the northern temperate zone and the Arctic Circle?
Arctic Circle
What is the range of latitude for the Tropic of Cancer?
0° - 23.5°N
What is the main factor that determines the climate of a place?
Latitude
Which of the following lines marks the boundary between the northern temperate zone and the tropics?
Tropic of Cancer
What is the characteristic of the climate in the tropics?
Annual average temperature above 18°C
What is the latitude range for the Arctic Circle?
66.5°N to 90°N
Why do people living in the polar regions experience cold temperatures all year round?
Due to the high latitude
What is the common feature of the northern and southern temperate zones?
Four distinct seasons
What is the characteristic of the climate in the area between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator?
Annual average temperature above 18°C
Study Notes
Tropics and Climate Zones
- The tropics are the region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, where the annual average temperature is above 18°C.
- Countries located in this zone experience a tropical climate.
Temperate Zones
- The northern temperate zone lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle.
- The southern temperate zone lies between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle.
- Countries in these zones experience four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn.
Polar Regions
- The areas within the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle are called the polar regions or frigid zones.
- The temperature in these areas never goes above 10°C.
- It is cold all year round, even during the summer months.
Latitude and Climate
- The closer the latitude is to the equator, the warmer the climate.
- The closer it is to the poles, the colder.
- There is a direct relationship between the latitude of a place and the climate it experiences.
Identify and understand the different climate zones on Earth, including the tropics, northern and southern temperate zones, and polar regions. Learn about the characteristics of each zone and their locations on the globe.
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