Climate Quiz

What is an ecosystem?

• Only the living things in an environment

• All the living and nonliving things that interact in an environment

• The weather conditions in a specific area

• A type of climate zone

Which of the following is NOT a weather condition that affects environments?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Elevation

• Humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How much rainfall do deserts typically receive in a year?

• More than 35 inches

• Between 20-35 inches

• Between 16-20 inches

• Less than 16 inches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which ecosystem is characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and mostly grasses?

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

In which ecosystem does the temperature get colder as you go higher?

• Mountains

• Swamps

• Grasslands

• Deserts

What is the average annual rainfall in a rainforest?

• 16-20 inches

• 20-35 inches

• 47-255 inches

• Less than 16 inches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which ecosystem is warm all year, has lots of rain, and low-growing plants?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Swamps/wetlands

• Grasslands

What is the average annual rainfall in a tundra ecosystem?

• Less than 16 inches

• 18-25 inches

• 30-40 inches

• More than 50 inches

What is a hemisphere?

• A type of ecosystem

• A climate zone

• Half of the Earth

• An imaginary line around the Earth

What does climate refer to?

• Daily weather patterns

• Seasonal changes in an area

• Average weather patterns over many years

• The current temperature and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5