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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

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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

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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.

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