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Using Vegetation, Precipitation, and Surface Temperature to Study Climate Zones Lesson PlanUsing Vegetation, Precipitation, and Surface Temperature to Study Climate Zones Lesson Plan
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Using Vegetation, Precipitation, and Surface Temperature to Study Climate Zones

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Learners begin their examination of the climate zones found around the world. Using a software program, they identify the relationship between the vegetation, climate and temperatures of the different zones. They also plot coordinates using latitude and longitude.

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climates, precipitation, temperature, vegetation

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6th - 8th
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Science
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