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WorksheetsClimate and Climographs
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is climate?
the condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place
cloud cover and temperature
precipitation and humidity at a given time and place
weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Climate is affected by many factors including:
latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water
tides and currents
wind
snow and sleet
At which latitude would you expect to find the coldest air temperatures?
66.5°N
0°
23.5° S
23.5°N
These areas is located between 66.5°N and the North Pole and 66.5°S and the South Pole. It has low temperatures and very little precipitation.
Polar Climate Zones
Temperate Climate Zones
Tropical Climate Zones
The Arctic Climate Zones
What is elevation?
the depth of the ocean
the height of the atmosphere
the depth of a lake
the height above sea level
What is the temperature and humidity of a mountain region?
very warm in summer and cooler in other seasons with high humidity
Low temperatures due to altitude, humidity is lower the higher you go
very hot temperatures during the day and cold at night, little to no humidity
very cold year round, high humidity
The areas located between 23.5°N and 66.5°N and 23.5°S and 66.5°S. These zones have hot summers and cold winters and usually have four seasons.
Polar Climate Zones
Temperate Climate Zones
Tropical Climate Zones
Oceanic Climate Zones
What climate zone is located near the equator where the sun is directly overhead all year?
polar
tropical
desert
temperate
These areas are located between 23.5°N and 23.5°S of the equator. These zones receive direct sun rays, have higher temperatures, and lots of rain.
Polar Climate Zones
Temperate Climate Zones
Tropical Climate Zones
Oceanic Climate Zones
The climate of a particular region is NOT affected by:
latitude
minerals
nearby water
elevation
Areas closer to the _________ receive more direct sunlight.
North Pole
equator
temperate zone
A rainforest has more plant life because ___________.
it has a warmer climate with more rainfall
it has a colder climate with more rainfall
it has a warm, dry climate
A tundra has less plant life because ______________.
there is more rainfall
there is less rainfall
Which biome is found at the equator?
Taiga
Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Grassland
Which biome is located closest to the poles?
Grassland
Taiga
Tundra
Desert
Which month has the coldest temperature?
January
April
September
March
In which month do they get the most rain in this biome?
January
May
August
November
When does the least precipitation occur?
February - March
April - May
June - July
November - December
How can you tell this is a tundra?
Temperatures are below zero most of the year
Temperatures go up and down
There is lots of precipitation (snow)
There is a wet season and dry season
How can you tell this is a grassland?
There are 4 Seasons
There is rain all year
It is dry all year
There is a wet and dry season
Which biome is located here?
Taiga
Tundra
Grassland
Temperate (Deciduous) Forest
Which biome is located here?
Grassland
Taiga
Tundra
Desert
Which biome is located here?
Grassland
Desert
Temperate (Deciduous) Forest
Taiga
Which biome is represented by the climatograph?
Rainforest
Tundra
Grassland
Temperate (Deciduous) Forest
Which biome is represented by the climatograph?
Grassland
Tundra
Desert
Tropical Rainforest
The precipitation that occurs when moist air rises up the side of a mountain:
atmospheric pressure
monsoon
orographic effect
rain shadow
A dry area on the downward side of a mountain:
atmospheric pressure
monsoon
orographic effect
rain shadow
Rain or snow that falls from the sky:
rain shadow
desert
precipitation
downwind
This type of climate is mild all year with rainfall year round:
marine west coast
tundra
tropical wet and dry
arid
Which climograph has the most precipitation during the winter?
A
B
C
D
Which climograph has the most precipitation during the summer?
A
B
C
D
