There are many different types of climate found in different parts of the world, each with its own characteristics, e.g. the region where it is found, its average temperature, hours of sunshine, levels of precipitation, etc.
There are three broad categories of climate: hot, temperate and cold. Each of these includes a number of climatic types:
the Equator
Hot Climates Near to
Temperate Climates
In middle latitudes
Cold Climates
Close to the poles
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Equatorial Savanna Hot desert
To help distinguish (tell the difference) between different climate types, we will examine certain characteristics that are unique to each one:
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Location (where they are found) Temperature
Levels of precipitation (e.g. rain, hail, sleet or snow)
Do you remember which instrument is used to measure temperature and the unit of measurement used? How are levels of precipitation measured, and which units are used? Look back at Chapter 13 if you need to.
