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Since the earth is a sphere, the north and south poles are further away from the sun and the equator is closer.

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What are tropical and polar climates?

Tropical climates are characterized by high temperatures and humidity, with little variation throughout the year. They typically occur near the equator. Polar climates are characterized by cold temperatures and little precipitation, with long, dark winters and short, cool summers. They are located near the Earth's poles.


What is frigid climate?

A frigid climate is characterized by extremely cold temperatures for an extended period of time. These climates typically have harsh winter conditions with low average temperatures and limited plant and animal life adapted to survive in cold environments. Regions near the poles or at high altitudes often have frigid climates.


What are the three major climate zones?

The three major climate zones are tropical, temperate, and polar. Tropical climates are hot and humid near the equator, temperate climates have distinct seasons and moderate temperatures, and polar climates are cold and dry near the poles.


Can tundra climates exist at low latitudes?

Tundra climates are typically found at high latitudes near the poles, where temperatures are consistently cold. It is unlikely for tundra climates to exist at low latitudes because these regions receive more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures and preventing the development of tundra conditions characterized by permafrost and extremely cold temperatures.


What are the regions immediately surrounding Earth's poles called?

The areas are called the "polar regions" or the "polar latitudes."

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What is the climates at the poles?

Cold desert


What is the different between hot and cold climate?

Hot climates typically have high temperatures and low humidity, while cold climates have low temperatures and can vary in humidity. Hot climates are typically found near the equator, while cold climates are usually closer to the poles. The presence or absence of snow is a key distinguishing factor between hot and cold climates.


Why are climates near the poles different from climates near the equator?

The climate near the equator is hot and dry, think of the Sahara desert. The climate near the north and south poles is very cold for almost the whole year.


What is polar climate?

Both the climates in the both poles are very cold. But a lot of snow is melting due to global warming.


Why are the coldest climates on Earth found at the North and South Pole?

The North and South Poles have the coldest climates on earth because light strikes them obliquely (at an angle) and only for a part of the year. Low sun angles make for less heating, and when there is no sun, it gets cold. That's why the poles of the earth have the coldest climates.


What causes cold deep currents to in the ocean near the poles?

Sinking of dense, cold water with high salinity :)


What causes cold deep currents to form in the ocean near the poles?

Sinking of dense, cold water with high salinity :)


What are tropical and polar climates?

Tropical climates are characterized by high temperatures and humidity, with little variation throughout the year. They typically occur near the equator. Polar climates are characterized by cold temperatures and little precipitation, with long, dark winters and short, cool summers. They are located near the Earth's poles.


What accounts the difference in climates?

the north and south poles are accountable for different climates


What is frigid climate?

A frigid climate is characterized by extremely cold temperatures for an extended period of time. These climates typically have harsh winter conditions with low average temperatures and limited plant and animal life adapted to survive in cold environments. Regions near the poles or at high altitudes often have frigid climates.


What are the three major climate zones?

The three major climate zones are tropical, temperate, and polar. Tropical climates are hot and humid near the equator, temperate climates have distinct seasons and moderate temperatures, and polar climates are cold and dry near the poles.


Can tundra climates exist at low latitudes?

Tundra climates are typically found at high latitudes near the poles, where temperatures are consistently cold. It is unlikely for tundra climates to exist at low latitudes because these regions receive more direct sunlight, leading to warmer temperatures and preventing the development of tundra conditions characterized by permafrost and extremely cold temperatures.