Climate and Weather Quiz

What is a weather pattern of an area that develops over many years?

• weather

• climate

• humidity

• precipitation

What describes the conditions outside that are happening at the moment?

• climate

• weather

What are some forms of precipitation?

Click ALL that are correct.

• rain

• snow

• hail

• temperature

Humidity is a measure of how much moisture is in the air. When humidity is high, the air feels ___________.

• cool and dry

• cool and wet

• warm and dry

• warm and wet

Climate is important in our daily lives because people make decisions about food, clothing and __________ based n climate.

• weather

• temperature

• shelter

• maps

How can you compare a polar climate to a tropical a climate?

• A polar climate is warmer.

• A polar climate is colder.

• A tropical climate is colder.

• The climates are the same.

Where are tropical climates found?

• Near the north pole

• Near the south pole

• near the Equator

• At the Prime Meridian

Where are Polar Climates found?

• Near the equator

• Near the Prime Meridian

• Near the North and South Poles

• Near the International Date Line

Why are temperate climates good for farming?

• They offer cool, wet weather.

• They offer lots of rain needed for crops.

• They offer fertile soil and predictable weather.

• They offer high temperatures.

What tool is used to measure temperature?

• a scale

• a balance

• a thermometer

• a ruler