W6- Climate

Which statement is a description of climate

• August, in La Plata, is normally hot and humid.

• They predicted snow in Maryland last weekend.

• It rained 3 inches yesterday in La Plata.

• Some low pressure systems lead to rain.

The regions near the poles get the most-intense and most-direct sunlight.

• True

• False

Sunlight is more spread out over the poles.

• True

• False

Higher latitudes get less direct sunlight

• True

• False

All parts of Earth's surface get sunlight at the same angle and of the same intensity.

• True

• False

The regions near the poles get the most-intense sunlight.

• True

• False

The equator gets the most-direct radiation from the Sun.

• True

• False

Which two statements best describe how oceans affect climate?

• They make temperatures in nearby areas slightly milder.

• They make temperatures in nearby areas slightly colder than freezing.

• They have warm and cool currents that move the air masses above them.

• They have warm and cool currents that affect weather on nearby land.

Which climate is most likely found in a high-pressure belt?

• Rain Forests

• Highlands

• Deserts

• Wetlands

Which of Earth's major climate zones is Maryland a part of?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• None of these