Introduction to the Climate Introduction to Climate Climate describes the type of weather a place experiences over the long term, usually measured over years.
Climate change is a gradual shift in the average weather.
There are many different climates around the world, divided into climate zones . They include tropical , desert , temperate and polar climates. These exist because different parts of the Earth receive different amounts on sunlight. The Sun is stronger nearer the equator and weaker nearer the poles. The strength of sunlight also varies with the seasons .