Climate and Adaptations Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes daily, climate is long-term

• Weather is a global condition, climate is local

• Weather includes precipitation, climate does not

• Weather is about temperatures, climate is about winds

What is a characteristic of a tropical climate?

• Very cold winters

• Warm weather with lots of rain

• Four distinct seasons

• Very dry conditions year-round

Where would you find a polar climate?

• Near the equator

• Outside the tropics

• At the North and South Poles

• Between the tropics and polar zones

Which vegetation is commonly found in the Arctic Circle?

• Cactus and aloe

• Moss and lichen

• Scrub bushes

• Palm trees

Which animal is adapted to live in deserts?

• Penguin

• Arabian Sand Cat

• Polar Bear

• Walrus

Why do people in tropical climates build stilt houses?

• To store water underneath

• To avoid flooding

• To stay cool in summer

• To protect against snow

What helps camels survive in the desert?

• Their ability to store water in their bloodstream

• Their white fur

• Their sharp teeth

• Their habit of hunting at night

Which climate zone has four seasons?

• Tropical

• Subtropical

• Temperate

• Polar

How do igloos keep people warm?

• By absorbing heat from the sun

• By trapping cold wind inside

• By insulating against the cold wind

• By burning firewood inside

What feature helps an Arabian oryx stay cool in the desert?

• Its long legs

• Its white coat

• Its large ears

• Its water storage system