Into Social Studies: Climate Magazine

How is climate different from weather?

• Climate develops very steadily, but weather does not.

• Climate changes very quickly, but weather does not.

• Climate is measured in degrees, but weather is not.

• Climate is measured over years, but weather is not.

Why does it get colder as you get closer to the earth’s poles?

• Rain is more common.

• Sunlight is less direct.

• Winds are steadier.

• Clouds are thinner.

How have Sherpas adapted to their high altitude environment?

• by working very slowly

• by breathing very quickly

• by developing bigger chests and lungs

• by wearing light clothing and dark colors

Why are tree rings helpful to scientists?

• They can help them to understand the direction of a glacier’s movement.

• They can help them to understand climate conditions in the past.

• They can help them to predict temperature changes in the future.

• They can help them to predict changes in the earth’s movement.

What causes places around 30° latitude to be some of the driest in the world?

• Ferrel cells

• trade winds

• Hadley cells

• ocean waters

Which of the following would you experience in a Mediterranean climate? Choose the two correct answers.

• cool and wet winters

• long and cold winters

• hot and dry summers

• short and cool summers

• hot and humid summers

Which animal deals with climate conditions by....

It makes a small cave in a snowbank.

• ptarmigan
• spadefoot toad

• painted turtle

Which animal deals with climate conditions by....

It hides deep underground during dry months.

• spadefoot toad
• painted turtle

• ptarmigan

Which animal deals with climate conditions by....

It creates a material that protects it if ice forms inside of it.

• painted turtle
• spadefoot toad

• ptarmigan

Are you ready for the Climate Test?

• Yes

• No