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Climate Around the W
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arid | dry; does not get enough rainfall to support much plant or animal life |
| Climate | the long-term weather in an area |
| Continents | the seven divisions of land of Earth |
| Humidity | moisture in the air |
| Ice caps | areas where temperatures are always lower than freezing |
| Climate regions | long-term weather patterns in a specific area (temperate, continental, dry, polar, and tropical |
| tropical | A ______ climate region has year-round high temperatures and high humidity. |
| Why is it difficult to live in a dry climate? | It is hard to find water for drinking and farming. |
| What is the difference between Tropical and Polar regions? | Tropical regions are near equator and Polar regions surround Earth's poles. |