Lesson 6 Assessment

What is climate?

• the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place

• cloud cover and temperature

• precipitation and humidity at a given time and place

• weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region? (a)  

• temperature and latitude
• precipitation and humidity
• temperature and precipitation
• humidity and air pressure

What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year? (a)  

• polar
• tropical
• desert
• temperate

Which factor does NOT affect the kind of climate an area has?

• distance from the equator (latitude)

• elevation

• proximity to bodies of water

• wind direction

The climate of a particular region is NOT affected by: (a)  

• latitude
• minerals
• nearby water
• elevation

A gradual increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere: (a)  

• Global Warming
• Greenhouse Gas
• El Niño
• Climate

Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat; carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a major one:

• Greenhouse Gas

• Global Warming

• Sunspot

• CFCs

Fresh water is considered _______.

• an abundant resource

• readily available to all people equally

• a limited resource

One way to help your family conserve fresh water is _______.

What is one way humans can decrease carbon emissions?

• Grow food locally so it doesn't have to be trucked from California.

• Plant a tree seed.

• Burning wood in their fire place instead of natural gas.

• Work out 3-5 times per week.