Coastal Climate Characteristics and Effects

Coastal Climate Characteristics and Effects

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains coastal climates, also known as oceanic climates, which are found along coastlines where land meets the ocean. These climates have mild summers and winters with less temperature and precipitation variation compared to continental climates. Coastal climates are typically near the coast but can extend inland. The ocean's slow warming and cooling influence these climates, resulting in cooler summers and warmer winters. Cloud cover and fog are common due to water vapor interacting with cool ocean temperatures. The video also shares personal experiences of living in a coastal climate, highlighting the weather and lifestyle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for coastal climates?

Tropical climates

Desert climates

Polar climates

Oceanic climates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do coastal climates generally differ from continental climates?

They have more extreme temperatures.

They are located further inland.

They experience more rainfall.

They have milder summers and winters.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are coastal climates typically found?

Near the equator

In mountainous regions

Along the coastline

Deep in the interior of continents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the milder temperatures in coastal climates?

High altitude

The ocean's slow temperature change

The presence of mountains

Proximity to the equator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather phenomenon is common in some coastal climates?

Hurricanes

Fog

Tornadoes

Blizzards

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is known for its summer fog?

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Miami

New York

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical winter daytime temperature on the Gold Coast?

40 degrees Celsius

30 degrees Celsius

20 degrees Celsius

10 degrees Celsius

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a personal benefit mentioned about living in a coastal climate?

Access to skiing

Proximity to the beach

Year-round snow

Desert landscapes

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname is given to San Francisco due to its fog?

Rainy City

Fog City

Windy City

Sun City