📖 Reading: Earth's Climate Zones

I can identify and compare different climate zones on Earth.

Earth has three main climate zones based on temperature and weather patterns. Each zone has different characteristics that affect how people live.

Tropical Climate Zone: This zone is near the equator where it stays hot all year. Temperatures are usually above 80°F. It rains a lot, creating thick rainforests. Countries like Brazil, Congo, and Indonesia have tropical climates.

Temperate Climate Zone: This zone is between the tropical and polar zones. It has four seasons - spring, summer, fall, and winter. Temperatures range from 30°F to 80°F throughout the year. Most of the United States, including Texas, has a temperate climate.

Polar Climate Zone: This zone is near the North and South Poles where it stays very cold. Temperatures are usually below 32°F. There is ice and snow most of the year. Antarctica and northern Canada have polar climates.

Climate affects what crops can grow, what animals live there, and how people build their homes. Understanding climate zones helps us learn about different places around the world.

🧠 Comprehension Questions

a) _________________ b) _________________ c) _________________

🗺️ Map Skills & Critical Thinking

Brazil: Tropical / Temperate / Polar

Antarctica: Tropical / Temperate / Polar

Fabens, Texas: Tropical / Temperate / Polar