Grade 5 Science Mock Test - Climate

Which factor primarily influences the temperature of a region?

• The amount of rainfall it receives

• Its distance from the equator

• The type of plants that grow there

• The number of animals living in the area

A desert typically has which of the following characteristics?

• High humidity and low temperatures

• Low precipitation and high temperatures

• Frequent rainfall and strong winds

• High elevation and thick forests

Which of these best describes a tropical climate?

• Cold temperatures and high snowfall

• Hot temperatures and high humidity

• Mild temperatures and moderate rainfall

• Dry conditions and low humidity

Why do coastal regions generally have milder climates than inland areas?

• The ocean helps regulate temperature changes

• Coastal regions receive less sunlight

• There are more clouds over the ocean

• The ocean prevents air from moving inland

Which climate zone experiences extreme cold and is covered in ice most of the year?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Polar

• Temperate

A student measured rainfall in a region for one year. What type of data did the student collect?

• Weather data

• Climate data

• Ocean current data

• Air pressure data

How does elevation affect climate?

• Higher elevations have warmer temperatures

• Higher elevations have cooler temperatures

• Elevation does not impact climate

• Lower elevations receive less sunlight

Which city is most likely located in a desert climate?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Paris, France

• Fort Lauderdale

• Fort Myers

Which of the following is a major factor in determining a region’s climate?

• The number of roads in the region

• The amount of sunlight and precipitation

• The presence of animal life

• The length of the growing season

Why do temperatures drop significantly at night in desert climates?

• Deserts are located far from the ocean

• Deserts have very little cloud cover to trap heat

• Deserts have high humidity levels

• Deserts receive no sunlight during the day