Weather and Climate Test

The ________________ climate zone experiences high temperatures and lots of rain.

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Dry

• Polar

The ________________ climate zone is very cold.

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Desert

The ________________ climate zone gets very little rainfall.

• Dry

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

The ________________ climate zone has all 4 seasons. We live in this climate zone.

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

• Desert

Jill is planning a trip to the beach and needs to decide which season would be the best for going. Using the information in the chart below, what season should she choose to visit the beach?

• Winter is the best season to visit the beach because it is cold and it is the season with the least amount of rain.

• Fall is the best season to visit because the temperatures are cold and there is a lot of rain.

• Spring is the best season for visiting the beach because the temperatures are comfortable and there is an average amount of rain.

• Summer is the best season to visit the beach because it is the warmest month .

Today it is 85 degrees and sunny with a slight chance of rain. This describes the…

• Weather

• Climate

• The climate zone

In South Carolina during the spring we usually have warm temperatures, and some rain. We wear short sleeves and jeans. This describes the…

• Weather

• Climate

• Temperature

I am packing for a trip. I make sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a bathing suit, and short sleeve shirts. Which climate zone am I ready to visit?

• Polar Climate

• Tropical Climate

• Continental Climate

• Dry Climate

South Carolina is found in the continental climate zone.

• True

• False

Weather is what happens day to day.

• True

• False