Climate Zones

A polar climate is?

• warm and cool

• consistently moderate

• consistently cool

• consistently warm

The seasons are caused by___________?

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis

• Tropical Storms

• Changes in the moon

• The Earth's rotation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?

• LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures

• HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures

• HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures

What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year?

• polar

• tropical

• desert

• temperate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which two factors determine the climate in a particular region?

• temperature and latitude

• precipitation and humidity

• temperature and precipitation

• humidity and air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

These areas is located between 66.5°N and the North Pole and 66.5°S and the South Pole. It has low temperatures and very little precipitation.

• Polar Climate Zones

• Temperate Climate Zones

• Tropical Climate Zones

• The Arctic Climate Zones

The areas located between 23.5°N and 66.5°N and 23.5°S and 66.5°S. These zones have hot summers and cold winters and usually have four seasons.

• Polar Climate Zones

• Temperate Climate Zones

• Tropical Climate Zones

• Oceanic Climate Zones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are the three main climate zones?

• tropical, thermal, polar

• tropical, temperate, polar

• cold, super hot, blah

• polar, tropical, humid

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which factor does NOT affect the kind of climate an area has?

• distance from the equator (latitude)

• elevation

• proximity to bodies of water

• wind direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

These areas are located between 23.5°N and 23.5°S of the equator. These zones receive direct sun rays, have higher temperatures, and lots of rain.

• Polar Climate Zones

• Temperate Climate Zones

• Tropical Climate Zones

• Oceanic Climate Zones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6