Climates for Kids - W

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate is only about temperature, weather includes precipitation.

• Weather can change from day to day, but climate changes very little over a long period.

• Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, weather does not.

• Weather changes over thousands of years, climate does not.

How many main climates are mentioned in the text?

• Five

• Two

• Four

• Three

What makes the Arctic colder than other places on Earth?

• It is located at a higher elevation.

• It has a lot of forests.

• It does not get direct sunlight.

• It is closer to the ocean.

Which climate is described as having long cold winters and short cool summers?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

• Arctic

What are the two types of tropical climates mentioned?

• Arctic and Sub-Arctic

• Equatorial and Desert

• Equatorial and Temperate

• Desert and Temperate

Which area is NOT mentioned as having a temperate climate?

• Central Asia

• The Sahara Desert

• Most of Canada

• Southern parts of Australia

What affects an area's climate according to the text?

• Proximity to the ocean and elevation

• Amount of wildlife in the area

• Number of cities nearby

• The color of the surrounding land

What is a characteristic of desert climates?

• Very dry and hot

• Mild winters and hot summers

• Lots of rain and high humidity

• Very cold and snowy

Which is NOT a reason for climate change over long periods mentioned in the text?

• Human behavior

• Volcanic eruptions

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• Daily weather patterns

What period was mentioned as being much cooler than now, covering the Northern Hemisphere with ice caps?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Medieval Warm Period

• The Ice Age

• The Bronze Age