Big Idea 7 SC.5.E.7.6 and SC.5.E.7.5

Which is the name for an environment that gets more than 100 inches of rain a year?

• rain forest

• desert

• polar

• tundra

Swamps and marshes are considered

• rain forest

• deserts

• tundra

• wetlands

How would you describe precipitation in a rainforest?

• greater than it is in a desert

• about the same as it is in a wetland

• less than it is in a desert

• less than it is in a wetland

Why do temperatures in mountainous areas tend to be lower than those in lower areas nearby?

• the mountains have higher elevation

• the mountains block out sunlight

• the mountains shift rain towards lower areas

• the mountains are always closer to large bodies of water

Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are key factors that scientist use to determine the climate of a particular place?

• length of seasons and precipitation

• distance from the oceans and altitude

• types of living things and temperature range

• temperature and precipitation

What can you conclude about what kinds of plants can grow in this climate?

• only plants that grow very rapidly can grow in this climate

• only plants that need frequent, heavy rainfalls can grow in this climate

• only plants that can survive with very little water can grow in this climate

• only plants that can handle both extreme heat and cold can grow in this climate

Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and possibly even snow?

• at sea level near a cold ocean current

• in cloudy places near the center of the continent

• at the top of a tall mountain

• at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow

According to the data on the graph, in what climate zone is Miami located?

• polar

• subpolar

• temperate

• tropical

The climate zone that is located just above and below the equator is called the

• polar zone

• temperate zone

• tropical zone

• desert zpne

Coastal zones are located near

• long winding rivers

• large bodies of water

• mountains

• flat plains