Hot Desert Climate Characteristics

Hot Desert Climate Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the temperature variations in hot deserts. During the day, temperatures typically range from 20 to 35°C, but can exceed 50°C. At night, the air becomes very cold, sometimes dropping below 0°C.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical temperature range during the day in hot deserts?

30 to 45 degrees Centigrade

20 to 35 degrees Centigrade

40 to 55 degrees Centigrade

10 to 25 degrees Centigrade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high can temperatures rise in hot deserts during the day?

Up to 40 degrees

Up to 45 degrees

Up to 50 degrees

More than 50 degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the temperature in hot deserts at night?

It gets very cold, sometimes below 0 degrees

It becomes slightly cooler

It becomes warmer than during the day

It remains the same as during the day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about nighttime temperatures in hot deserts?

They are always above 10 degrees

They can drop below freezing

They are warmer than daytime temperatures

They remain constant throughout the night

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of hot desert climates?

Consistent temperatures throughout the day and night

High humidity levels

Extreme temperature variations between day and night

Frequent rainfall