Zonas Climaticas

In which part of the Earth do we mainly find continental climates?

• • a) Near the equator.

• • b) In the interior of the continents.

• • c) In the poles.

• • d) Near the coast.

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The continental climate has four seasons.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

El clima continental tiene las cuatro estaciones del año.

La primavera

El verano

El otoño

El invierno

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What type of climate has very little rainfall?

• • a) Tropical.

• • b) Continental.

• • c) Arid.

• • d) Polar.

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Where are tropical climates found?

• • a) At the poles.

• • b) Near the equatorial line.

• • c) In the interior of the continents.

• • d) In the deserts.

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Which animal has adapted to survive in the arid climate?

• a) Polar bear.

• b) Camel.

• c) Penguin.

• d) Wolf.

• • a) Polar bear.

• • b) Camel.

• • c) Penguin.

• • d) Wolf.

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What is the coldest climate on Earth?

• • a) Tropical.

• • b) Continental.

• • c) Arid.

• • d) Polar.

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What type of plants do we find in tropical forests?

• • a) Cactus.

• • b) Moss.

• • c) Trees with long leaves.

• • d) Grasses.

• What danger do people face in polar climates?

• • a) Tropical storms.

• • b) Heat strokes.

• • c) Hypothermia.

• • d) Tornadoes.

The savanna is a grassland in a tropical wet/dry climate in the tropical climate.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

La sabana es un gran campo de pasto con algunos árboles, donde viven muchos animales grandes y tiene una estación lluviosa y otra seca.

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Why does it rain so little (less than 10 inches a year) in deserts and other places with arid climates?

• a) Because the sun is very strong and heats the water, causing it to evaporate into the air.

• b) Because there are many plants that drink all the water.

• c) Because the descending air prevents rain clouds from forming.

• d) Because there is a lot of nearby water that cools the air.

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