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Name:___________________________________Class:___________ ________ Date:_________________ What is the climate? ´__________is a pattern of weather in a certain area over a LONG period of time. ´To determine the climate of an area, scientists study the range of __________________ ´Scientists study the average amount of ______________________ 2. The next one is the _____________zone. ´ This zone lies near the _______________ It stretches from the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees North Latitude) to the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees South Latitude). ~There are tropical wet regions (_______________________) ´They also study _____________ ~HOT/Humid ´Scientists study humidity: the amount of water vapor in the air. ~Very little temperature ________________. ´Lastly, they study air pressure. ´There are also _________and semi-arid regions (arid=dry) There are three major climate zones on Earth. 1. The first one is the _____________ zone. There are actually two areas with temperate climates. ´The temperate zone is where we live. ´It contains most of Earth’s landmasses, and has rainfall year round. ´Warm to hot _________ and cool ____________. 3. The last climate zone is the __________ zone. ~The polar zones have a short, cool __________. ~They have a LONG and _____________________. ~Frequent snowfall. ~Northern Canada, Europe, and Russia are located in the ________________. ~Antarctica is also a polar zone. Factors that affect Climate 1. Latitude-As latitude ________________, the average yearly temperature decreases. 3. Oceans-Since oceans heat up and cool down slower than land, coastal locations tend to be _________________ and slightly warmer in winter than inland areas nearby. 4. Currents: ____________ warm water or cold water up the coast, affecting the climate. 5. Prevailing Winds: ______________________ an area experiences. Earth’s Major Climate Zones 2. Altitude/Elevation-As altitude ___________, the average yearly temperature decreases.