Climate Zones Quiz

What type of climate is characterized by high amounts of rain year-round?

• Polar

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Temperate

Which climate zone is found mainly near the equator?

• Tropical

• Highland

• Temperate

• Polar

What climate is known for having four distinct seasons?

• Tropical

• Dry

• Ice Cap

• Humid Continental

Which climate zone is typically dry and sunny with less than 10 inches of rain a year?

• Marine West Coast

• Desert

• Savanna

• Humid Subtropical

What type of climate is characterized by cold temperatures and little precipitation?

• Tundra

• Mediterranean

• Highland

• Humid Tropical

Which climate zone is found mainly in the middle latitudes?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Dry

• Polar

What is a characteristic of polar climates?

• Mild and wet

• Hot and rainy

• Cold and dry

• Warm and humid

Which climate is known for having a distinct rainy and dry season?

• Marine West Coast

• Ice Cap

• Desert

• Tropical Savanna

What type of vegetation is typically found in a desert climate?

• Mixed forest

• Tropical rain forest

• Cacti

• Tall grasses

Which climate zone is characterized by high mountain regions?

• Temperate

• Dry

• Tropical

• Highland