climate zones and biomes

climate-

the weather conditions over a ____ of time, usually 30 years or more

includes __, precipitation, wind patterns, and other factors

helps us understand the typical weather ____ of a region

long period

temperature

patterns

weather-

the _____ or current conditions in an area

includes temperature, ___, wind humidity, cloud cover, etc

mostly occurs in the ____- the lowest layer

short term

percipitation

troposhere

know

ok

tropical climate-

found near the ____

____ temperatures throughout the year and high humidity

includes lush ___ and high rainfall

equator

warm

rainforests

arid climate-

very _____

____ can vary wildly

includes ____ like the Sahara and Mojave

little precipitation

temperatures

deserts

temperate climates-

have distinct ___ including warm summers and cool winters

found in the ____ latitude and have moderate rainfall

inland regions are often considered a distinct ____ climate zone

seasons

middle

continental

polar climate-

found near the ___

extremely ___ w extended period of darkness and sunlight

low precipitation but covered in ______

poles

cold

ice and snow