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° North and 66.5° degrees South to 90° 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. We live in the temperate zone.
4. Average Temps in winter 32 F
5. 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