Microclimates

A microclimate is...

• small regions behind mountains that receive very little rainfall

• the long-term pattern of weather in an area

• small regions with climates that differ from the surrounding

  areas

• portions of earth that consist of water in all its forms

Which of the following influence microclimates?

• Atmosphere

  Biosphere

  Hydrospere

• Atmosphere

  Hydrosphere

  Geosphere

• Atmosphere

  Biosphere

  Geosphere

• Biosphere

  Geosphere

  Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Microclimates on Maui, the second-largest Hawaiian Island, are

influenced by _____________________.

• the proximity, or nearness, to the ocean

• trade winds

• volcanic eruptions

• tropical climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Large mountain ranges, like the Rockies and the Himalayas, block

precipitation and humidity creating desert-like microclimates. This

phenomenon is known as the __________________________.

• leeward side

• microclimate

• rain shadow effect

• urban heat island

Landforms and bodies of water influence microclimates.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which sphere has the greatest influence on desert microclimates?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

Which sphere has the greatest influence on coastal microclimates?

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which region is likely in a rain shadow?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which region is most likely influenced by cooler temperatures and humidity from the ocean?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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California’s central valley is a microclimate influenced by the coast and the mountains. Which number likely represents the central valley?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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