Climate Zones

Climate zones describe the long-term weather patterns of different places on Earth. Instead of focusing on day-to-day weather, climate looks at what an area is usually like over many years, including temperature, rainfall, and seasonal changes.

Climate zones are shaped mainly by how much sunlight a place receives. Areas closer to the Equator get more direct sunlight and are generally warmer, while areas farther away receive less direct sunlight and are cooler. Earth’s tilt and rotation also affect climate by creating seasons and changing how sunlight reaches different regions during the year.

Climate zones influence the types of plants and animals that can survive in an area. They also affect how people live, including the clothes they wear, the homes they build, and the kinds of food they grow. Understanding climate zones helps scientists and students explain why different regions of the world look and function the way they do.

The 6th grade class studied these topics in our water and weather unit. They were then assigned to research the topic by climate zones and place findings here. The goal was for them to compare and contrast the zones. We now pass these findings onto you to share and celebrate their work on their first website.