What are the characteristics that differentiates climate zones on earth?
1 Answer
Feb 5, 2017
The primary classification is by temperature range or fluctuation. The multitude of other characteristics in each zone follow from that condition.
Explanation:
The “climate zones” of the earth are Polar, Temperate and Tropical. Many subdivisions have been defined by various organizations to help specific air conditioning systems I particular regions.
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A useful chart and exercise can be found here: https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/outreach/lesson_plans/Worldwide%20Climate%20Zones.pdf