Climate Zones

A tropical climate in the US would be?

• Virginia
• New York
• California
• Florida

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A polar climate in the US?

• Virginia
• New York
• Maine
• Alaska

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The temperature of a tropical climate is?

• consistently warm
• consistently cool
• consistently moderate
• warm and cool

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A polar climate is?

• warm and cool
• consistently moderate
• consistently cool
• consistently warm

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A temperate climate is?

• consistently cool
• consistently warm
• consistently moderate
• warm and cool

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What is the climate of the top of a mountain like as compared to the bottom of the mountain?

• warmer
• cooler
• drier
• wetter

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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.

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

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The Equator is found in the middle of the globe. Florida is near the equator. What climate is most likely found closer to the equator?

• Temperate

• Polar

• Antarctic

• Tropical

Different bodies of water can affect nearby areas. Which body of water could affect the climate most?

• lakes

• ponds

• oceans

• rivers