Unit 3 Test

Which zone has the hottest climate?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

Which zone has the coldest climate?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

The higher the elevation is, the colder the climate.

• True

• False

Topographic features, such as mountains, determine the amount of precipitation that falls over an area.

• True

• False

What side of a mountain or hill does rain fall? Mark only one oval.

• Leeward

• Windward

What side of a mountain or hill remains dry?

• Windward

• Leeward

Large bodies of water such as lakes and oceans DO NOT change the temperature of an area nearby.

• True

• False

Winds are constantly moving warm air toward the poles and cool air toward the equator.

• True

• False

How does El Nino effect winters in South Dakota?

• Colder = Less moisture/precipitation

• Warmer = More moisture/precipitation

• No Effect

How does La Nina effect summers in South Dakota?

• Colder = Less moisture/precipitation

• Warmer = More moisture/precipitation

• No Effect