1. 3 Main Climate Zones
17.2 and 17.3

2. A. 3 Main Climate Zones
Polar Zone
2. Temperate Zone
3. Tropical Zone

3. B. Polar Zone 1. Located at the North and South Poles
2. Approx 66.5 degrees North and
66.5 degrees south degrees South to 90 degrees N and S.
3. Coldest average temperature of all climate zones.
4. Temps in winter average below freezing -17 F
5. Temps in summer average 41 F

5. 90
90

6. C. Temperate Zone
1. Located from about 23.5  North and South of the Equator.
2. Mild season changes
3. Average Temps in winter 32 F
4. Average Temps in summer 82 F

8. 90
90

9. D. Tropical Zone
1. Located from 23.5 North to 23.5 South of the Equator.
2. Receives the most direct sunlight.
3. Averages temps are hot, except at high elevations.
4. Average Temps in winter 77 F
5. Average Temps in summer 82  F, temps can be higher.

11. 90
90