Climate Types Check for Understanding

What is the average rainfall in a tropical wet climate?

• 10-50 cm per year

• 50-100 cm per year

• 50-900 cm per year

• 100-300 cm per year

What type of animal is commonly found in a tropical wet and dry climate?

• Polar Bear

• Elephant

• Kangaroo

• Penguin

Which seasons are prominent in a humid subtropical climate?

• Mild winters and long humid summers

• Harsh winters and dry summers

• Year-round cold temperatures

• Dry winters and rainy summers

Where is a Mediterranean climate typically located?

• Near the poles

• Around the equator

• In coastal areas of mid-latitudes

• In mountainous regions

How would you describe the average temperature in the Marine West Coast climate?

• Very hot summers and cold winters

• Mild temperatures year-round

• Freezing temperatures year-round

• Hot, dry summers and cold, rainy winters

Which type of vegetation is commonly found in a humid continental climate?

• Tropical rainforests

• Grasslands and Evergreen forests

• Tundra with mosses

• Desert shrubs and cacti

What is the primary characteristic of winters in a subarctic climate?

• Mild and rainy

• Long, extremely cold winters

• Short, hot winters

• Constant, freezing rain

Which animal is adapted to survive in a tundra climate?

• Camel

• Reindeer

• Kangaroo

• Jaguar

What is the average temperature in an ice cap climate?

• Above 0°C year-round

• Below freezing year-round

• Hot summers and freezing winters

• Mild year-round with seasonal snow

What is the defining feature of an arid climate?

• Frequent thunderstorms

• Extremely low rainfall

• Dense forests

• Regular monsoon seasons