Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 15

Climate Zones of the World

A climate zone is a region of Earth that shares similar temperature, rainfall, and seasonal patterns. There are three main climate zones: tropical, temperate, and polar. Their locations depend on how far they are from the equator.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify the three main climate zones and their locations
2Describe the key characteristics of tropical, temperate, and polar climates
3Match climate zones to the animals and plants found in each

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