Taylor's Climate Quiz

When Taylor and Travis are talking about climate, they are talking about the short-term weather changes that happen.

• True

• False

Which of the following 2 determine the climate of an area?

• Temperature

• Animals

• Plants

• Precipitation

If I am located in the center of a continent, what type of climate can I expect to have?

• Warmer

• More constant temperatures/precipitation

• Hot summer and cold winters

• Colder temperatures than areas that surround

What type of climate is Taylor's house in on the coast of Rhode Island?

• More constant temperature and precipitation year-round

• Hot summers and cold winters

• Warmer than normal areas

• Colder than surrounding areas

What type of climate would you expect areas along the equator to have?

• Hot summers, cold winters

• Consistent temperatures and precipitation year-round

• Warmer temperatures because of it's latitude

• Colder than surrounding areas

What type of climate would an area on top of a mountain have?

• Colder temperatures than areas it surrounds.

• Warmer temperatures than areas it surrounds.

• Hot summers, cold winters

• Consistent temperatures year-round

Locations near the equator get less sunlight than other locations.

• True

• False

Why is the poles colder than the equator area?

• The sun is more direct

• The sun is closer

• The sun is less direct

• The sun is further away always.

What happens to the climate when Taylor goes hiking and she increases her altitude?

• Temperature decreases

• Temperature increases

• Temperature stays the same

Mountains can block the winds impacting an areas climate?

• True

• False