Climate Zones Assessment

Match the vocabulary word to its definition

• temperatures are always freezing

• ice caps

• the seven divisions of land on Earth

• climate regions

• long-term weather in a specific area

• continents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Match the vocabulary word to its definition

• the long-term weather in an area

• humidity

• moisture in the air

• climate

• dry; does not get enough rainfall

• arid

How might living in a Dry climate region, like a desert, affect daily life?

• People would have to wear heavy winter clothing all year.

• It would be easy to grow lots of fruits and vegetables.

• Finding enough water for drinking and farming could be difficult.

• People would need to carry umbrellas with them often to protect from the rain.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which climate region has year-round high temperatures and high humidity?

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Continental

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following statements correctly compares the Tropical and Polar climate regions?

• Both regions have tundra areas.

• Tropical regions have very cold temperatures and little sunlight.

• Polar regions have year-round high temperatures with high humidity.

• Tropical regions are near the equator, while Polar regions surround Earth's poles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which map correctly labels Earth's climate regions?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6