Climate and Weather Around the World

What is climate?

• The daily weather conditions in an area

• The average weather conditions in an area over a long period

• The temperature of an area at noon

• The amount of rainfall in a week

Climate refers to (a)  

• Short-term weather changes
• Long-term average weather condition
• The weather forecast for tomorrow
• The temperature at night

What does the color green represent in the climate zones map?

• Tropical

• Dry

• Warm temperate

• Cold temperate

Match the following climate zones with their descriptions.

• Regions covered with ice and snow year-round.

• Tropical

• Characterized by cold, snowy winters and cool, rainy summers.

• High mountain and plateaux

• Areas with high elevation, often with cooler temperatures.

• Sub-arctic

• Hot and humid climate, typically near the equator.

• Arctic or ice cap

Which climate zone is labeled as G in the key?

• Sub-arctic

• Arctic or ice cap

• High mountain and plateaux

• Tropical

What does the color pink represent in the climate zones map?

• Tropical

• Dry

• Warm temperate

• Cold temperate

The climate zone labeled as B1 in the key is (a)  

• Tropical
• Dry
• Warm temperate
• Cold temperate

What does the color light blue represent in the climate zones map?

• Sub-arctic

• Arctic or ice cap

• High mountain and plateaux

• Tropical

What type of climate is mentioned in the text for Pennsylvania?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Cold temperate

• Mediterranean

Match the following climate zones with their characteristics.

• Known for extremely cold temperatures and ice

• Cold Temperate

• Known for cold winters and mild summers

• Dry Desert

• Known for arid conditions and low precipitation

• Tropical

• Known for high temperatures and humidity

• Polar