Climate and Weather Test

True or False: There are six main climate regions. 

• True
• False 

True or False. Scientist classify climates according to temperature and precipitation. 

• True
• False

True or False: Deserts can never be cold and rocky. 

• True 
• False 

The ____________ climate is the coldest climate region and includes the tundra and ice cap climates. 

• Polar
• Subarctic 
• Humid Continental 

What factors do scientists consider as they classify climates? Choose 2 answer options!

• Temperature

• Vegetation

• Precipitation

• Clouds

____ climates include semiarid and arid climates.

• dry

• highland

• desert

• hot

What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

• polar, temperate, tropical
• tropical, temperate, polar
• temperate, polar, tropical

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

What is the difference between climate and weather?

•  Climate averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.
• Weather averages the weather conditions in a specific place over a long period of time, while Climate describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific moment in time.
• Climate describes the weather conditions at night, while weather describes the conditions during the daytime.
• There is not a difference between climate and weather.

Which climate zone do we live in?

• Temperate
• Tropical
• Polar
• Savannas