Climate & Vegetation: Makeup Assignment

Multiple Choice

Why do you think deserts, like the one in Phoenix, AZ, have unique types of plants and animals?

• Because of the extreme temperatures and low rainfall

• Because they are close to the ocean

• Because they have a lot of forests

• Because they are at high altitudes

Open Ended

What climate zone does this location have?

Open Ended

Considering the climate and vegetation, what are some possible challenges that people living in Phoenix, AZ might face?

Multiple Choice

What vegetation zone does Phoenix, AZ have?

• Desert scrub

• Temperate grassland

• Mixed forest

• Tundra

Multiple Choice

What climate zone does Nome, Alaska have?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Temperate grassland

• Mixed forest

Open Ended

Considering the climate and vegetation, what are some possible challenges that people living in Nome, Alaska might face?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following locations is most likely to experience the coldest average temperatures throughout the year?

• Phoenix, AZ

• Nome, Alaska

• Denver, CO

• Los Angeles, CA

Multiple Choice

What climate zone does Denver, CO have?

• Mediterranean

• Tundra

• Marine west coast

• Humid continental

Multiple Choice

What vegetation zone does Denver, CO have?

• Desert scrub

• Temperate grassland

• Coniferous forest

• Deciduous forest

Multiple Choice

What climate zone does Miami, FL have?

• Humid continental

• Tropical wet and dry

• Mediterranean

• Marine west coast

Open Ended

Considering the climate and vegetation, what are some possible benefits and challenges that people living in Miami, FL might face?

Multiple Choice

What vegetation zone does Lincoln, NE belong to according to the map?

• Temperate grassland

• Desert scrub

• Deciduous forest

• Tundra

Multiple Choice

What climate zone does Phoenix, AZ have?

• Arid

• Humid continental

• Tundra

• Mediterranean