2.1.2 Climate zones
Various schemes are used to categorize the world's climate zones, notably the Köppen-Geiger climate classification scheme. Roll your mouse over the names on the graphic to see the regions that they encompass.
Which zones would you expect to have snowpack during part or all of a given year? Select the correct choices below, then click Done.
The correct answers are a, b, c, d, e, f, and h.
Regions of semi-permanent snowpack (Polar tundra and Polar ice cap) are found at high latitudes across the globe. Seasonal snowpack is found at high elevations in all latitudes (Highland, Moist with severe winters, and Semi-arid).
Terrain is a major factor in determining the environment for snowpack. Most mountain ranges of the world receive enough snowfall to create annual or permanent snowpack and are in the Highland climate zone.