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Climate Zones

Published on Dec 15, 2015

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Climate Zones

  • Polar Climate
  • Temperate Climate
  • Tropical Climate
  • Desert Climate
  • Highland Climate
Photo by Claudio.Ar

Polar Climate

  • No warm summers
  • Average temperature of less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Nord is a city with a polar climate that borders the Atlantic ocean and is located in northern greenland

Temperate Climate

  • 4 seasons with very different weather
  • Average temperature of 32 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Jackson Michigan has a temperate climate
Photo by robysaltori

Tropical Climate

  • High amounts of rain
  • Average temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit
  • The Amazon rain forest has a tropical climate
Photo by angela7dreams

Desert Climate

  • Can be hot, cold, or mild
  • Low amounts of rain lead to low vegetation
  • The Sahara desert has low rainfall and has a desert climate
Photo by szeke

Highland Climate

  • Similar to polar climate, only at high altitudes
  • Too high for plants to grow
  • The Scottish highlands in the United Kingdom have a highland climate
Photo by thebugfather