Climate Zones

Located within 15 degrees of the Equator.
Characterized by hot temperatures throughout the year.
Experience high precipitation due to water heating up, turning into clouds, and causing rain.
Tropical regions are known for abundant vegetation.
Two types: tropical wet climates (consistent rainfall) and tropical wet/dry climates (distinct dry season).
Rainfall in tropical regions is often short-lived, such as half an hour, followed by sunny weather.
Example: Thailand experiences daily rainfall of about half an hour to an hour.

Characterized by minimal precipitation.
Can be hot or cold weather deserts.
The Arctic and Antarctica are considered cold weather deserts due to lack of precipitation.
Most deserts are located around 30 degrees north and south latitude.
Air patterns influence the formation of deserts at these latitudes.

Experience a variety of weather conditions.
Typically have warm, dry summers and wet, cool winters.
Summers have average temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius (warm, not hot).
Winters have average temperatures around 7 degrees Celsius (cool, not cold).
Proximity to water is a key characteristic.
- Water moderates temperature, preventing extremes.
- Examples: Vancouver, Greece, Italy.
Temperate regions are often located between 40 to 50 degrees latitude.
Cloud formation can often be observed in these regions.

Can be found at high latitudes (60 degrees plus) or in the middle of a continent.
Locations in the middle of a continent lack large bodies of water.
The weather is more extreme. The temperatures are extreme.
Winters are super cold and summers are super hot.
Examples: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Eastern Alberta.
Oceans act as natural AC units, moderating temperature.
Continental climates lack this moderation, resulting in greater temperature extremes.
Summers are shorter compared to other climates.