Unit 3. Climate and Weather

What is the key difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is long-term, while climate is short-term.

• Climate is short-term, while weather is long-term.

• Weather describes daily conditions, while climate describes average conditions over time.

• Climate only exists near the equator.

Which climate zone is known for having four distinct seasons?

• Polar

• Tropical

• Arid

• Temperate

What kind of weather is most common in the tropical climate zone?

• Snowstorms

• Thunderstorms and heavy rains

• Sandstorms

• Mild and dry summers

Which climate zone is the driest, with very little rainfall?

• Temperate

• Polar

• Arid

• Mediterranean

In which climate zone would you experience long, dark winters and short, cool summers?

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

• Polar

• Temperate

What is a common weather event in the arid climate zone?

• Hurricanes

• Sandstorms

• Floods

• Snowstorms

The Mediterranean climate zone has hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters. (True/False)

• True

• False

The temperate climate zone is located between the tropics and the polar regions. (True/False)

• True

• False

Tropical climate zones experience large temperature changes between seasons. (True/False)

• True

• False

Polar regions are known for their high levels of precipitation. (True/False)

• True

• False