World Climates

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• Which climate types see very little fluctuation in weather throughout the year?
• Where else in the world can a Mediterranean climate be found?
• What factors control where different climates are found?
• What are the different climate zones on earth?
• What are the characteristics that differentiates climate zones on earth?
• What causes different climates in different parts of the world?
• What are the characteristics of tropical climates?
• Where else in the world has the same climate as San Diego, California?
• How does climate relate to global warming?
• How do scientists study the past climate of the Earth?
• How can climate affect ecosystems?
• Where is the Sahel located?
• Which European countries are mostly covered in ice?
• Which part or Australia typically receives the most moisture?
• What area in Europe has a Mediterranean climate?
• What are the Earth's 4 subsystems and their definition?
• What factors are used to classify climate in the Köppen climate classification system?
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• Why are temperature and precipitation the most important elements in describing a climate?