1. Physical Regions of the World

2. Do Now Directions: Describe each of the following seasons.
Circle each season you experience in Trenton.
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Fall:

3. Region: An area that shares common characteristics.
Examples include: Cultural and physical.

4. Physical Characteristics:
Determined by physical features or the land or area.
EXAMPLE: Mountain Region, Lake Region, Coastal Region.

5. Cultural Characteristic:
Based on cultural surroundings including: a group’s set of common values and traditions including language, government, and family relationships.

6. What is the common characteristic?

7. What is the common characteristic?

8. GP: What Do you notice about this map? (lines of latitude)
Map of Climate Regions

9. Independent Practice:
Read the Climate zones and answer the questions about each climate region.

10. Climate Zone 1: Tropical

11. Climate Zone 2: Dry Primary Biome: Desert and Grasslands
Weather: Sunny and dry

12. Climate Zone 3: Temperate

13. Climate Zone 4: Highlands

14. Climate Zone 5: Polar