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The world we live on is called planet Earth.

The World

Our planet is full of contrasts, from hot deserts and icy poles to rainforests and gentle temperate zones. Explore how climate and location shape life around the world.

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Fascinating Fact:

Different parts of the world have different climates, such as tropical rainforests, hot deserts, temperate zones, and icy polar regions.

In KS2 Geography, pupils explore how the Earth is divided into different climate zones and regions. They learn how temperature, rainfall, and location affect the landscapes, wildlife, and ways people live across the world.

Key Terms

Climate: The usual weather of a place over a long time, including how hot, cold, wet, or dry it is.
Biome: A large region of the world with a similar climate, plants, and animals, such as a desert or rainforest.
Continent: One of the Earth’s main land masses, such as Africa, Asia, Europe, or South America.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are the main climate zones of the world?

The main climate zones are tropical, temperate, polar, desert, and mountainous regions. Each zone has its own typical temperatures, rainfall, and types of plants and animals.

How does the equator affect climate?

The equator receives the most direct sunlight, so places near it are usually hotter and wetter, with tropical climates and rainforests, while areas further away are often cooler.

Why do some countries have more than one climate?

Some countries are very large or have mountains, coasts, and plains. Changes in height, wind, and distance from the sea can create several different climates in one country.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which is the smallest continent?

Australia

Asia

Europe

Antarctica

Europe is the second smallest continent

2 .

How many continents are there in the world?

Four

Five

Six

Seven

They are North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and Antarctica

3 .

Which is the highest mountain in the world?

Elbrus

Kilimanjaro

Everest

Fuji

Everest is part of the Himalayas mountain range

4 .

Which is the smallest ocean?

Atlantic

Indian

Antarctic

Arctic

The Arctic Ocean is almost completely frozen in winter

5 .

How many oceans are there in the world?

Three

Four

Five

Six

They are the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian, the Arctic and the Antarctic or Southern Ocean

6 .

Which is the largest country in the world?

Russia

China

North America

India

Russia covers the largest area but China has a larger population

7 .

Which is the largest desert in the world?

Kalahari

Sahara

Arabian

Gobi

The Sahara is in Africa

8 .

Which is the largest continent?

Africa

Asia

Europe

North America

Africa is the second largest continent

9 .

Which is the longest river in the world?

Amazon

Nile

Danube

Mississippi

The Nile is in Africa

10 .

Which is the largest sea?

Caribbean

Mediterranean

South China

Bering

The Mediterranean Sea lies between Europe, Africa and Asia

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The 7 continents

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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