Lesson 4 - Different Climates

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns.

• Weather is only about precipitation, while climate is only about temperature.

• Climate changes every day, while weather stays the same for years.

• Weather is measured globally, while climate is measured locally.

Multiple Choice

Which climate region is characterized by being very cold and dry?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to a region that is very dry and receives little rainfall?

• Arid

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

Multiple Select

Which of the following are Earth's main climate regions?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

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The imaginary line that divides Earth into a northern half and a southern half is called the

.

Multiple Choice

How does latitude affect the climate of a location?

• Temperatures increase as you move away from the equator.

• Temperatures drop the further an area is from the equator.

• Latitude has no effect on climate.

• Temperatures remain constant regardless of latitude.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about oceans and climate are correct?

• Oceans absorb heat from the sun.

• Areas near the ocean get less precipitation than inland areas.

• Oceans have no effect on climate.

• Winds carry moisture from oceans over land.

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Land near an ocean usually has a

climate than areas further inland.

Multiple Choice

What happens to temperature as elevation increases on a mountain?

• Temperature increases.

• Temperature decreases.

• Temperature stays the same.

• Temperature fluctuates randomly.

Multiple Choice

How do mountains affect climate?

• Mountains make the climate warmer.

• Mountains cause more rainfall on one side and dry conditions on the other.

• Mountains have no effect on climate.

• Mountains only affect temperature, not rainfall.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about deserts is true?

• Deserts always have hot temperatures.

• Deserts get less than 25 centimeters of rain each year.

• Plants in cold deserts can store water.

• Most deserts are found near the equator.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between tropical and temperate climates?

• Tropical climates have four seasons, temperate climates do not.

• Temperate climates are always cold, tropical climates are always hot.

• Tropical climates are found near the equator and have dense forests, while temperate climates have moderate temperatures and four seasons.

• Temperate climates get more rainfall than tropical climates.

Fill in the Blanks

The temperature in polar climates usually stays below

°C even in the summer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of polar climates?

• High temperatures year-round

• Lots of direct sunlight

• Soil stays frozen all year

• Many trees grow in summer

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, which climate zone covers most of northern Canada and Greenland?

• Equatorial zone

• Temperate zone

• Polar zone

• Tropical zone

Multiple Choice

How does the Earth's tilt affect the amount of sunlight different places get?

• It causes some places to get more sunlight than others.

• It makes all places receive equal sunlight.

• It only affects the polar regions.

• It has no effect on sunlight distribution.

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word refers to the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

• latitude

• equator

• polar

• elevation