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WorksheetsCreating Climate Regions Practice Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main energy source for the world's major ocean surface currents?
the sun
heat from inside the Earth
the Moon's gravity
the movement of the Earth through space
Which two factors determine a region's climate?
average temperature and population
average temperature and precipitation
average wind speed and temperature
average pollution level and precipitation
Generally, the higher the latitude, the ________ the climate is.
warmer
colder
more humid
less windy
The ocean contributes to the world's climate by ____________
absorbing nitroget
storing heat
storing salt
releasing carbon dioxide
Which of the following statements describe features unique to the CLIMATE of a region.
Warm ocean currents keep temperatures mild, even at northern latitudes.
It snowed 14 inches during the month of February
Grasslands typically receive around 20-35 inches of rain each year.
Summers are typically very warm in the southeastern part of the United States
The current temperature is 42 degrees Fahrenheit.
Polar climate regions are _______. They are found at ________. Compared to other climates, polar regions receive energy from the sun _________. For most of the year, the precipitation that falls in this region is in the form of _______.
cold and wet, at low latitudes, directly overhead, rain
cold and dry, at high latitudes, at low angles, snow
cold and dry, near the equator, directly overhead, rain
cold and wet, at high latitudes, at low angles, hail
Ocean currents have a major impact on climate. Read the description and decide whether a warm ocean current or a cold ocean current is affecting the climate.
The city of London is at a higher latitude than Boston, yet it receives less snow.
warm ocean currents
cold ocean currents
Ocean currents have a major impact on climate. Read the description and decide whether a warm ocean current or a cold ocean current is affecting the climate.
San Francisco has lower temperatures than other cities at the same latitude.
warm ocean currents
cold ocean currents
Ocean currents have a major impact on climate. Read the description and decide whether a warm ocean current or a cold ocean current is affecting the climate.
Southern parts of California have cooler temperatures than Arizona, which is at the same latitude.
warm ocean currents
cold ocean currents
Ocean currents have a major impact on climate. Read the description and decide whether a warm ocean current or a cold ocean current is affecting the climate.
During the winter, Ireland has higher temperatures than New York City, despite being at a much higher latitude.
warm ocean currents
cold ocean currents
