Climate Types

Explore Climate Zones

Examine the map of climate types.

  • Look for patterns of distribution.
  • Analyze the patterns.
  • Use climate factors to explain the observed pattern of distribution.
Exploring Climate Zones

Identify Climate Types

Climate types may be identified using patterns of rainfall and temperature displayed on a climograph.

  • Choose three locations on the list of Selected International Cities.
  • Use the climate data at the website and the Liberty Science Center climate key to identify the climate of the three cities that you selected.
  • Explain how climate factors influence the climate at each city.
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