Weather and Climate

The Equator is the hottest part of the Earth because:

• it has the most land.

• it is closest to the sun.

• it is surrounded by oceans.

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Fill in the blank: Cold air sinks. Warm air ______. Air moving makes wind.

• rises.

• stays still.

• disappears.

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You made this project in science. What did you draw on the balloon?

• Ocean Currents

• Equator

• Wind belts

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Fill in the blank: There is not much wind at the ______.

• Equator.

• North Pole.

• Tropics.

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What temperature is the polar region?

• hot

• cold

• warm & cool

Which color shows a temperate climate region on this map?

• blue

• green

• red

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What is weather in an area over a long period of time?

• climate

• title

• precipitation

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What region do these animals live in?

Polar bear, penguin, seal

• polar

• tropical

• temperate

What person studies the weather and make weather maps?

• weather balloon

• teacher

• meteorologist

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What does a cold front look like on a weather map?

• Red half-circles

• Blue triangles

• Yellow stars

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