All places on earth are not heated or cooled equally by the sun. Latitude, elevation, wind and ocean currents, and landforms also affect climate. Geographers often divide the earth into five major climate regions, generally on the basis of latitude. These regions are tropical, dry, mid-latitude, high latitude, and highland. Major climate regions are further divided into smaller regions based on such factors as plant life, location, landscape, and temperature.
Climates change over time due to natural and human causes.
Cultures Chapter Summary Nations can be classified as either developed or developing. Developed countries are highly industrialized, while developing countries are largely agricultural. The rapidly growing population of the world is creating many challenges, including meeting food needs and conserving resources. The world uses these fears to justify its ungodly views on population control, and other policies put forth by the governments and institutions today. As Christians we must realize that children are an heritage given of the Lord and we must not look negatively on child bearing, as if it only increases the problems of the world.