Climate Effects on Biomes Quiz

What is climate? How does it differ from weather?

• Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere from day to day, while weather refers to the average weather in an area over a long period of time.

• Climate refers to the average weather in an area over a long period of time, while weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere from day to day.

• Climate refers to the average weather in an area over a short period of time, while weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere from day to day.

• Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere from day to day, while weather refers to the average weather in an area over a short period of time.

What is a rain shadow?

• A rain shadow is a region on the leeward side of a mountain range that receives abundant precipitation due to the gain of moisture as air rises over the mountain.

• A rain shadow is a region on the windward side of a mountain range that receives little precipitation due to the loss of moisture as air rises over the mountain.

• A rain shadow is a region on the leeward side of a mountain range that receives little precipitation due to the loss of moisture as air rises over the mountain.

• A rain shadow is a region on the windward side of a mountain range that receives abundant precipitation due to the gain of moisture as air rises over the mountain.

What is a growing season? How does climate influence plant growth?

• A growing season is the period of time each year when it is cold and dry enough for animals to grow. Climate influences plant growth by providing the necessary air, sunlight, water, and nutrients.

• A growing season is the period of time each year when it is cold and dry enough for plants to grow. Climate influences plant growth by providing the necessary air, sunlight, water, and nutrients.

• A growing season is the period of time each year when it is warm and wet enough for animals to grow. Climate influences plant growth by providing the necessary air, sunlight, water, and nutrients.

• A growing season is the period of time each year when it is warm and wet enough for plants to grow. Climate influences plant growth by providing the necessary air, sunlight, water, and nutrients.

Describe the relationship between climate and biodiversity.

• Climate has no impact on biodiversity.

• Biodiversity generally increases from the poles to the equator and is usually greater in more humid climates.

• Biodiversity is the same in all climates.

• Biodiversity generally decreases from the poles to the equator and is usually greater in more humid climates.

Compare the data for Seattle and Denver in Table below. Seattle is farther north than Denver. Why is Seattle warmer?

• Seattle is warmer because it is closer to the equator.

• Seattle is warmer because it is at a lower altitude.

• Seattle is warmer because it is located near the ocean.

• Seattle is warmer because it has a higher average low temperature in January.

What explains the differences between the desert in Africa and the rainforest in Australia?

• The desert in Africa has a higher average temperature than the rainforest in Australia.

• The desert in Africa has fewer visible plants than the rainforest in Australia.

• The desert in Africa has more rainfall than the rainforest in Australia.

• The desert in Africa is located closer to the equator than the rainforest in Australia.

What are the distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes?

• The distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes are determined mainly by climate.

• The distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes are determined mainly by latitude.

• The distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes are determined mainly by altitude.

• The distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes are determined mainly by longitude.

What are the major temperature zones based on?

• The major temperature zones are based on latitude.

• The major temperature zones are based on altitude.

• The major temperature zones are based on longitude.

• The major temperature zones are based on distance from the equator.

What influences the amount of precipitation an area receives?

• The amount of precipitation an area receives is influenced by longitude and proximity to the ocean.

• The amount of precipitation an area receives is influenced by latitude and proximity to the ocean.

• The amount of precipitation an area receives is influenced by altitude and proximity to the ocean.

• The amount of precipitation an area receives is influenced by temperature and proximity to the ocean.

How do plants adapt to arid climates?

• Plants in arid climates have special tissues for storing water.

• Plants in arid climates have special tissues for storing air.

• Plants in arid climates have special tissues for storing sunlight.

• Plants in arid climates have special tissues for storing nutrients.