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Five main climate zones (Köppen): Tropical (A): hot year-round, heavy rainfall. Near equator. Dry/Arid (B): very little precipitation. Sahara, Gobi. Temperate (C): moderate temperatures, distinct seasons. Most of Europe, eastern US. Continental (D): extreme temperature ranges, cold winters. Russia, Canada. Polar (E): very cold year-round. Arctic, Antarctic. Factors: latitude (distance from equator), altitude (higher = cooler), ocean currents (warm/cold), prevailing winds, distance from water (continental vs maritime). Climate ≠ weather — climate is the 30-year average.