3. Earth has three main climate zones because of the differences in latitude and

• amount of precipitation received.

• distribution of sunlight.

• ocean currents.

• prevailing winds.

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Sasha Weaver

21 May, 23:38

3. Earth has three main climate zones because of the differences in latitude and

• amount of precipitation received.

• distribution of sunlight.

• ocean currents.

• prevailing winds.

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Coby Doyle · Answer 1

Earth has three main climate zones (polar, temperate and tropical) because of the differences in latitude and the angle from which the Sun heats these regions. The different angle from which the Sun heats these zones results in different distribution of sunlight.

3. Earth has three main climate zones because of the differences in latitude and• amount of precipitation received.• distribution of sunlight.• ocean currents.• prevailing winds.

3. Earth has three main climate zones because of the differences in latitude and

• amount of precipitation received.

• distribution of sunlight.

• ocean currents.

• prevailing winds.