Climate Zones Quiz

Which of the following climate zones is located near the Equator?

• Polar zone

• Temperate zone

• Tropical zone

• Subarctic zone

Which zone is most likely to experience snow and freezing temperatures year-round?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Equatorial

• Desert

As you move away from the Equator, the temperature generally:

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains the same

• Fluctuates unpredictably

What is the main factor that causes different climate zones on Earth?

• Earthquakes

• Rainfall

• Latitude

• Soil type

The Equator receives more solar energy because:

• It is closer to the Sun

• The Earth's tilt favors the poles

• The Sun’s rays hit it more directly

• It has more clouds

Which city would most likely have a similar climate to Nairobi, Kenya (near the Equator)?

• Stockholm, Sweden

• Quito, Ecuador

• Vancouver, Canada

• Melbourne, Australia

Glasgow has a milder winter climate than Moscow, even though both are on similar latitudes. What is a likely explanation?

• Glasgow has higher elevation

• Glasgow is closer to a warm ocean current

• Moscow has more tropical storms

• Glasgow is farther from the Equator

Which factor besides latitude influences a region’s climate the most?

• Color of buildings

• Ocean currents

• Population size

• Wind direction

What would likely happen to global climate zones if Earth's tilt increased from 23.5° to 30°?

• Climate zones would not change

• Temperatures would balance worldwide

• Seasons would become more extreme

• Rainfall would stop

A student says, "Rainforests are located near the Equator because it rains a lot." What is a more accurate explanation?

• The Equator is colder

• More solar energy causes more evaporation and rainfall

• Rainforests grow where deserts once were

• Clouds are always present at the Equator