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 60 degrees North and 60 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

5. 90
90

6. C. Temperate Zone
1. Located from about 30 - 60 North and South of the Equator.
2. Mild season changes
3. Average Temps in winter 32 F
4. Average Temps in summer 82 F

8. 90
90

9. D. Tropical Zone
1. Located from 30 North to 30 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