Types of climates and climate zones are explained using familiar examples. This video explores why certain plants and animals inhabit different climates. The influence of temperature and precipitation on climate, and what causes a climate to change over time is discussed. Other terminology includes: topography, prevailing winds, rain shadow, altitude, climate, latitude, polar zone, temperate zone, and tropical zone.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2001. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015. Teacher's guide available under Additional info tag.

Temperature and Climate (2:45); --Elevation and Ocean Currents (1:51); -- Precipitation and Climate (1:29); -- Topography and Climate (1:32); -- Climate Zones (1:13); -- Climate Types (1:38); -- Examples of Climate Types (3:16); -- Summing Up (1:15); -- Video Quiz (3:02); -- Credits: Climate (0:58); .