Exploring Different Climate Zones

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

• Climate changes daily, while weather changes over thousands of years.

• Climate is a long-term pattern, while weather changes daily or hourly.

• Climate is only about temperature, while weather includes rain and wind.

• Climate is the same everywhere, while weather is different in each place.

Which climate is known for having mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers?

• Polar Climate

• Equatorial Climate

• Warm Temperate Climate

• Sub-Arctic Climate

Where is the equatorial climate typically found?

• Near the North and South Poles

• Along the equator

• In the desert regions

• In the mountains

Which climate is characterized by extremely dry and hot conditions with very little or no rain?

• Tropical Climate

• Desert Climate

• Sub-Arctic Climate

• Cool Temperate Climate

What is a major factor that affects climate, regardless of location?

• The color of the soil

• The number of trees

• Proximity to the ocean and altitude

• The type of animals living there

Which climate does not support life and is found in the Arctic and Antarctic?

• Tropical Climate

• Polar Climate

• Warm Temperate Climate

• Desert Climate

What happens to the climate as you go higher up a mountain in a warm climate area?

• It becomes warmer and more humid.

• It stays the same as at the base.

• It becomes colder and may have snow.

• It becomes a desert climate.

Which climate is found in areas like Greenland, Labrador, and Northern Canada?

• Equatorial Climate

• Sub-Arctic Climate

• Warm Temperate Climate

• Desert Climate

What is one reason scientists believe human behavior has caused climate change?

• Building large cities and cutting down vegetation

• Planting more trees

• Increasing the number of animals

• Using more solar energy

What is an example of a time when the Earth's climate was much cooler?

• The tropical age

• The desert age

• The ice age

• The equatorial age