WG Unit 4 Lesson 1: Climate and Weather

What are the three characteristics of a climate for a region?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Seasons

• Ocean Currents

Of the five elements that influence the climate of a region, which one is the most important?

• Latitude

• Prevailing Winds

• Elevation

• Water

• Ocean Currents

The characteristic of the Icecap climate region is:

• extremely cold temperatures year-round

• mild temperatures with seasonal variation

• hot and humid conditions

• temperate climate with four distinct seasons

Which climate region is characterized by permafrost and low-lying vegetation?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Tropical Rainforest

• Savanna

The Subarctic climate region is located in which hemisphere?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

Which climate region has mild temperatures year-round and high humidity?

• Marine West Coast

• Desert

• Tundra

• Mediterranean

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Humid Continental climate?

• Distinct Seasons

• Large Temperature Swings

• Warm Summers

• Heavy Rainfall

Which climate region is known for hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

• Tropical

• Mediterranean

• Polar

• Continental

The characteristic of the Tropical (Wet) climate region is:

• High temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year

• Cold temperatures and dry conditions

• Mild temperatures with seasonal rainfall

• Extreme temperature variations with little rainfall

Which climate region is known for high temperatures and low precipitation?

• Tropical Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Temperate Forest