Climate and Geography Quiz

What is Minneapolis known for in terms of climate?

• Cold winters and hot, humid summers

• Mild winters and cool summers

• Warm winters and dry summers

• Rainy winters and dry summers

Which city is located near the ocean?

• Seattle

• Minneapolis

• Denver

• Chicago

What is the average temperature in Minneapolis in January?

• -4.6°C (24°F)

• 8.4°C (47°F)

• 0°C (32°F)

• 5°C (41°F)

What is the main reason for the different climates in Minneapolis and Seattle?

• Proximity to the ocean

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Population

What is the temperature range in Minneapolis during the year?

• 32.6°C (59°F)

• 15.9°C (29°F)

• 20°C (36°F)

• 25°C (45°F)

What is the effect of the ocean's energy storage on temperature?

• Takes more energy to change temperature

• Takes less energy to change temperature

• No effect on temperature

• Increases temperature rapidly

What happens to land temperature compared to water temperature?

• Heats up and cools down quickly

• Heats up and cools down slowly

• Remains constant

• Varies randomly

What is the average temperature in Minneapolis in July?

• 28°C (83°F)

• 24.3°C (76°F)

• 20°C (68°F)

• 30°C (86°F)

Where would you rather live according to the text?

• Somewhere with extreme temperatures.

• Somewhere with moderate temperatures.

• Somewhere with no temperature changes.

• Somewhere with unpredictable weather.

What happens when energy transfers from warmer substances to colder substances?

• Energy is lost in the process.

• Energy remains the same.

• Energy transfers to cooler substances.

• Energy transfers to warmer substances.