WorksheetsFactors affecting climate
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why can we predict the weather seasons so well?
because the earth revolves around the sun every six months
we have advanced technology
because the earth revolves in a constant pattern
because we have almanacs
How often do parts of the low latitude zone get sun?
they seldom get any sun
they might get it year round
they have 260 days out of the year
around 465 days a year
When do the polar regions receive non stop sun?
when the equator is facing directly at the sun
when the Tropic of Cancer is facing the sun
when either of the hemispheres are pointed directly at the sun.
when the Tropic of Capricorn is facing the sun
Winds occur because sunlight heats Earth's atmosphere and surface unevenly.
True
False
Where does the cold water from polar areas go?
moves very quickly to the equator
moves very slowly towards the equator
moves very quickly towards the poles
none of the above
Where does the name trade winds come from?
it comes from the direction that the wind comes from
it comes from the process of trading northern winds with southern winds
it comes from the paths trading vessels took
none of the above
What would sailing ships do when they would get stuck with no wind?
they would get rid of food
they would get rid of supplies
they would get rid of livestock
all of the above
What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?
climate
weather
What is the average weather of an area over a long period of time?
climate
weather
What are the main characteristics of climate?
Temperature and precipitation
Precipitation and land forms
Temperature and daylight
What are four factors that affect climate?
distance from the equator
proximity (closeness) to the ocean
earthquakes
living organisms
altitude
What determines the major climate zones?
altitude
latitude
ocean currents
What are the major climate zones?
tundra, desert, mediterranean
grasslands, desserts, mountains
polar, temperate, tropical
Describe the climate for the polar zone.
Very cold
Very hot
Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)
Describe the climate for the tropical zone.
Very cold
Very hot
Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)
Describe the climate for the temperate zone.
Very cold
Very hot
Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)
Do areas of land near the ocean tend to have extreme or mild climates?
extreme
mild
Fill in the blank: The higher the altitude, the ______ the temperature.
warmer
colder
