Physical Regions of the World

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Physical Regions of the World

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

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

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

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

What is the common characteristic?

What is the common characteristic?

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

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

Climate Zone 1: Tropical

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

Climate Zone 3: Temperate

Climate Zone 4: Highlands

Climate Zone 5: Polar