Climate Zones Quiz

How many seasons do places in the temperate zones have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is true about the weather in temperate zones?

• They have the same weather all year round

• They are warmer in summer and colder in winter

• They are always cold

• They are always hot

Where is most of the United States located in terms of climate zones?

• Tropical zone

• Polar zone

• Temperate zone

• Arctic Circle

What is El Niño?

• A weather phenomenon that occurs every year.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs every two to seven years.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs every ten years.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs every month.

What effect does El Niño have on the Gulf Coast?

• It causes summer temperatures to rise.

• It causes winter temperatures to rise.

• It causes more snow.

• It causes less rain.

Why does the United States have different weather patterns in each of the four seasons?

• Because it is in the tropical zone

• Because it is in the temperate zone

• Because it is in the polar zone

• Because it is in the desert zone

Which of the following is a subclimate of the temperate zones?

• Mediterranean

• Tropical

• Polar

• Desert

What type of climate does much of California have?

• Mediterranean

• Continental

• Oceanic

• Humid subtropical

What is a characteristic of the Mediterranean climate in California?

• Hot and dry summers

• Cold and snowy winters

• High rainfall throughout the year

• Humid and wet summers

What is the temperature range in an oceanic climate during summer?

• 10°C (50°F)

• 24°C (75°F)

• 38°C (100°F)

• 0°C (32°F)