Rainfall in the United States

The amount of rainfall varies in every region in the USA.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Evergreen trees keep their needle-shaped leaves all year long.  

• True

• False

The soil in the Pacific Northwest is dry.

• True

• False

About how many inches of rainfall does the Pacific Northwest region receive every year?

• about 20 inches

• about 30 inches

• about 50 inches

• over 70 inches

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What kinds of trees are most common in the Pacific Northwest?

• Deciduous Trees

• Evergreen Trees

• Maple Trees

• Money Trees

 The Central Plains Grasslands does not receive enough rain to support most trees.

• True

• False

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During extremely dry periods, ______ are common in the Grasslands.

• snowstorms

• tornadoes

• fires

• thunderstaorms

What one word can you use to describe the weather in every season in an Eastern temperate forest?

• windy

• wet

• dry

• cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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 Which type of tree grows in an Eastern temperate forest?

• deciduous

• evergreen

• maple

• money

Which region gets the least amount of rainfall per year?

• Pacific Northwest

• Southwest Desert

• Central Plains Grassland

• Eastern Temperate Forest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6