NA Climate 1 GeoSkills Check

Which of the following best explains the characteristics of the tundra climate zone?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Mild and wet

• Warm and dry

How does the climate change as you move south from Canada and Alaska?

• It becomes colder.

• It becomes warmer.

• It remains the same.

• It becomes more humid.

What type of climate does South Florida have?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Mediterranean

• Humid subtropical

Which state in the United States has only one climate zone?

• California

• Florida

• Alaska

• South Carolina

The Southeast of the United States has what type of climate?

• Humid Subtropical

• Arid

• Tundra

• Highlands

What are the characteristics of the climate in the Southwest of the United States?

• Arid and semi-arid

• Tropical

• Cold

Which climate is common in the Sierra Nevada and Rocky mountains?

• Tropical

• Arid

• Mediterranean

• Highlands

Which of the following is a common characteristic of the climate in the tundra?

• High humidity

• Frequent tornadoes

• Long, cold winters and short, cool summers

• High temperatures year-round

Which climate zone in the U.S. is characterized by mild winters and hot, humid summers?

• Mediterranean

• Humid subtropical

• Marine West Coast

• Desert

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

A climate zone is

• Something on the air conditioner in my house

• An area/region that shares the same climate features

• A special defense in basketball

• Something I should have learned in Global Issues with Mr. Matt, but I was too busy updating my status on Instagram!