Polar Climate Zone

Question 1

Region A is at 62° N latitude, Region B is at 48° N latitude, and Region C is at 66° S latitude. All three places are at about the same height above sea level and are near the coast. Which statement best explains why the average summer temperature in Regions A and C is usually below 10 °C while Region B is often above 15 °C?

Accepted Answer

A and C are farther from the Equator, so the Sun’s rays strike them at a shallower angle, giving less warming than at B.

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A and C are next to the ocean, and the ocean cools them more than the inland region B.

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A and C are at higher elevations than B, and higher elevations are colder.

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A and C get more snowfall, which lowers their temperature.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly lists all five of Earth's main climate zones and shows the zone in which the polar regions are found?

Accepted Answer

Tropical, Arid, Temperate, Continental, Polar – Polar regions are in the Polar zone.

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Tropical, Temperate, Arid, Continental, Polar – Polar regions are in the Temperate zone.

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Arctic, Subarctic, Temperate, Desert, Tropical – Polar regions are in the Arctic zone.

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Tropical, Arid, Continental, Polar, Temperate – Polar regions are in the Continental zone.

Question 3

Which statement correctly explains why the Arctic and Antarctic stay cold most of the year?

Accepted Answer

They are located at latitudes higher than about 60° north or south, so they are far from the Equator and get less direct sunlight.

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They are covered with ice, which makes the air colder than in other places.

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They are at very high elevations, and higher places are always colder.

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They are surrounded by cold ocean currents that keep the temperature low.

Try three questions

Which of the following correctly lists all five of Earth's main climate zones and shows the zone in which the polar regions are found?

Which statement correctly explains why the Arctic and Antarctic stay cold most of the year?

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