Climate Quiz

What is the term for the average weather in a certain place over a long time?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Climate

• Weather

Which city has a warm and dry climate all year?

• Phoenix

• Seattle

• New York

• Chicago

What type of climate does Seattle have?

• Hot and humid

• Cool and wet

• Warm and dry

• Cold and dry

What do farmers depend on to grow their crops?

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

• Seasons

What affects a region's climate over time?

• Population density

• Urban development

• Mountains and valleys

• Latitude, winds, and ocean currents

What is latitude a measure of?

• Distance from the equator

• Height above sea level

• Temperature

• Humidity

What is a current?

• A measure of temperature

• A line of latitude

• A type of weather

• A directed flow of gas or liquid

What happens to the temperature as altitude increases?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It fluctuates

Where is the climate usually warmer, at the bottom of a mountain or at its peak?

• On the slopes

• In the valley

• At the bottom

• At the peak

What do ocean currents do?

• Increase humidity

• Create storms

• Move warm and cold water

• Change the weather