Climate and Weather Quiz

On December 31, 2020 the high temperature in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, was 107°F. This is a description of Phoenix's ________.

Which term best fits this description?

• A.Climate

• B. Weather

• C.Altitude

• D. Topography

Mexico City, Mexico, is located approximately 7,350 feet above sea level, while New Orleans, Louisiana, is located around 2 feet below sea level. Which term best fits the description?

• A. Weather

• B. Climate

• C. Altitude

• D. Topography

Which description best fits a microclimate?

• A. Kennesaw, GA has a 20% chance of rain October 1st

• B. The desert biome is typically dry year-round

• C. The local climate of Tybee Island, GA was cooler than the nearby city of Jekyll Island, GA

• D. The forms and features of land surfaces, the shape of the land

Conditions in Seattle, Washington, are influenced heavily by wind currents causing mild temperatures and consistent precipitation year-round with little seasonal variation.

What term best describes the conditions of Seattle?

• Climate

• Weather

• Altitude

• Topography

Imagine you are planning a trip to various countries around the world and you want to understand their climate. Which of the following would help you understand how far from the Equator a point is on Earth’s surface?

• A. The day-to-day conditions for a single location

• B. The long-term pattern of weather in an area, averaged over many years

• C. The height of a location above sea level

• D. Knowing the Latitude of the location

Imagine you are hiking through the Rocky Mountains. You notice the varying elevations, the shapes of the valleys, and the patterns of the river flows. What are you observing?

• A. Weather

• B. Climate

• C. Topography

• D. Altitude

Which of the following is a difference between the temperate zone and the polar zone?

• The temperate zone experiences sunlight at a low angle, polar zone receives sun more directly

• The polar zone experiences sunlight at a low angle, temperate zone receives sun more directly

Imagine you're planning a vacation and want to experience all four seasons with moderate temperatures. Which geographical zone should you choose for your destination?

• A. Tropical Zone

• B. Temperate Zone

• C. Polar Zone

Which climate zone can be found along the equator and receives direct sunlight?

• A. Tropical Zone

• B. Temperate Zone

• C. Polar Zone

On October 20^th, 2021, New York City experienced a high temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit, no rainfall, and 58% humidity. What is the best way to describe this statement?

• Weather

• Climate

• Microclimate