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Climate zones

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Here's a lesson on vocabulary related to "Climate Zones" for the IELTS band score 3.0-4.5:

I. Tropical Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year.

  • Vocabulary: Tropical, heat, humidity, rainforest, monsoon.

  • Example: Countries near the equator often have a tropical climate.

 

II. Desert Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by high temperatures and very little rainfall.

  • Vocabulary: Desert, arid, dry, sand dunes, oasis.

  • Example: The Sahara Desert is known for its extreme desert climate.

 

III. Mediterranean Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

  • Vocabulary: Mediterranean, mild, temperate, coastline, olive trees.

  • Example: The Mediterranean region is famous for its Mediterranean climate.

 

IV. Temperate Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasons.

  • Vocabulary: Temperate, moderate, seasons, deciduous forest.

  • Example: Many countries in Europe have a temperate climate.

 

V. Continental Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by hot summers and cold winters, with a large temperature range.

  • Vocabulary: Continental, extreme, temperature range, prairie, steppe.

  • Example: The Midwest region of the United States experiences a continental climate.

 

VI. Polar Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by extremely cold temperatures and little precipitation.

  • Vocabulary: Polar, freezing, tundra, ice caps, polar bears.

  • Example: The Arctic and Antarctic regions have a polar climate.

 

VII. Mountain Climate:

  • Definition: Characterized by cooler temperatures at higher altitudes.

  • Vocabulary: Mountain, altitude, alpine, snow-capped peaks.

  • Example: The Rocky Mountains have a mountain climate with colder temperatures.

 

 

Remember to practice using these vocabulary words in sentences and conversations to improve your understanding and fluency in English.

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