Climate and Weather Review

What is the difference between a stratus and a stratonimbus cloud?

• a stratus cloud is small and a stratonimbus cloud is very tall

• a stratonimbus cloud has a lighter color

• a stratonimbus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud and causes rain

• a stratus cloud only covers part of the sky and a stratonimbus cloud covers the whole sky

Stratonimbus storms usually cause rain all day long because _________.

• the clouds are very wide so they spend a long time over one area.

• there is no wind in stratonimbus storms.

• they turn into cumulus clouds

• they turn into stratus clouds

Tropical climate zones are very wet and humid because_____________.

• the temperature is cold.

• they have many types of plants.

• the Earth travels in a circle around the sun so they have more lakes and rivers

• sunbeams shine directly on them, causing more water evaporation and rainfall.

Where do clouds come from?

• From wind in the atmosphere

• From space particles floating down to Earth

• From water on the surface of the Earth

Choose which type of clouds bring rain.

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

Animals that live here have blubber and thick fur:

• temperate climate

• polar climate

• tropical climate

• mild climate

In what climate do trees lose their leaves in the fall?

• temperate

• polar

• tropical

• mild

Where are you if it is hot in December and in June?

• temperate climate

• polar climate

• tropical climate

• desert climate

Animals that live here don't pant to cool off, otherwise they would lose water:

• temperate climate

• polar climate

• tropical climate

• desert climate

What climate is it cold in December and in June?

• temperate

• polar

• tropical

• mild