World Climate and Climate Change
Explore the different climate zones of the world and understand the causes and effects of climate change.
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World Climate and Climate Change
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which of the following is NOT a major climate zone?
Tropical
Polar
Desert
Temperate
2. The long-term average weather conditions in a place is called its:
Weather
Climate
Season
Atmosphere
1. The effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface.
2. Burning fossil fuels releases gases into the atmosphere.
3. A long-term change in the Earth's overall temperature is known as .
1. Deforestation contributes to climate change.
True
False
2. The greenhouse effect is entirely man-made.
True
False
1. What are two ways human activities contribute to climate change?
2. Describe one potential impact of climate change on the environment.
Use the map below to answer the following questions.
1. Name two countries located in a tropical climate zone.
2. Which climate zone covers most of Canada?