Exploring Climate and Biomes

What will students learn about the relationship between climate and biomes?

• Climate change can alter biomes

• Biomes can change the climate

• Climate has no effect on biomes

• Biomes are not affected by climate change

What is the significance of biomes in the study of ecosystems?

• They classify ecosystems that share the same climate and community

• They classify ecosystems based on animal species

• They classify ecosystems based on geographical location

• They classify ecosystems based on plant types

What will students learn about the classification of ecosystems?

• Biomes are ways to classify ecosystems that share the same climate and community

• Ecosystems are classified based on animal species

• Ecosystems are classified based on geographical location

• Ecosystems are classified based on plant types

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences Earth's climates?

• Latitude

• Mountains

• Ocean currents

• Soil type

As latitude increases, what happens to the temperature?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It fluctuates

Which of the following best describes the term "climate"?

• The daily weather conditions

• The long-term weather patterns of an area

• The seasonal weather changes

• The short-term weather patterns of an area

Which of the following statements is true about climate?

• Climate describes short-term weather patterns

• Climate describes long-term weather patterns

• Climate is not influenced by latitude

• Climate is only affected by ocean currents

Which climate type in Köppen's system is associated with very low temperatures?

• Tropical

• Continental

• Mild/temperate

• Polar

In Köppen's classification, what is the relationship between vegetation and climate?

• Vegetation is independent of climate

• Vegetation is linked with temperature and precipitation

• Vegetation is linked with soil type

• Vegetation is linked with human activity

Which of the following climate types is characterized by low precipitation in Köppen's system?

• Tropical

• Continental

• Dry

• Polar