Rainfall Impact on Ecosystems

Rainfall Impact on Ecosystems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Mr. Steyer's classroom video discusses how rainfall varies across different regions of the United States and its impact on ecosystems. The video uses a map to illustrate rainfall distribution, highlighting areas like the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest desert. It explains how rainfall shapes the land and affects the types of plants and animals in each region. The video also identifies patterns in precipitation, noting an increase from west to east, and discusses how changes in rainfall could alter landscapes, particularly in arid regions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Mr. Steyer's lesson?

The history of the United States

The impact of rainfall on different regions

The geography of Europe

The climate of the Arctic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which color on the map represents areas receiving over 70 inches of rain annually?

Green

Yellow

Blue

Peach

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region receives the most rainfall in the United States?

Eastern Temperate Forest

Southwest Desert

Pacific Northwest

Central Plains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of ecosystem is supported by the high rainfall in the Pacific Northwest?

Tundra

Temperate Rainforest

Desert

Grassland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much rainfall does the central plain grasslands receive annually?

50 inches

12 inches

Over 100 inches

20 inches

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region receives the least amount of rainfall?

Eastern Temperate Forest

Central Plains

Southwest Desert

Pacific Northwest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general pattern of annual precipitation across the United States?

Increases from east to west

Decreases from north to south

Increases from west to east

Decreases from east to west

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