IMPACT OF CLIMATE ZONES ON PEOPLE (Lesson 1: Weather, Climate an

What does the term 'climate zone' refer to?

• Areas with similar weather patterns
• Areas near the poles
• Regions that are always hot
• Places where it only rains

The Tropic of Capricorn is located at approximately:

• 23.5° South
• 0°
• 66.5° South
• 23.5° North

Which climate zone is known for having four distinct seasons?

• Tropical
• Desert
• Temperate
• Polar

Which zone experiences the least amount of direct sunlight year-round?

• Tropical Zone
• Desert Zone
• Polar Zone
• Temperate Zone

The area around the equator is known as the:

• Polar Zone
• Temperate Zone
• Tropical Zone
• Desert Zone

Which of the following lines of latitude marks the boundary of the Arctic?

• The Equator
• The Antarctic Circle
• The Arctic Circle
• The Tropic of Cancer

The Tropic of Cancer is located at approximately:

• 66.5° North
• 23.5° South
• 0°
• 23.5° North

Which climate zone is the driest?

• Polar
• Desert
• Tropical
• Temperate

Which is NOT a factor in determining a region's climate zone?

• Proximity to oceans
• Distance from the equator
• Elevation
• Types of animals living there

What type of climate would you most likely find at the Equator?

• Hot and humid
• Cold and snowy
• Mild and rainy
• Dry and desert-like