WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Land closer to the equator is
colder.
warmer.
dry.
Which of the following best describes weather?
day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Which of the following best describes climate?
day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?
There is more direct sunlight near the coast.
Mountain ranges usually form along coasts.
The motion of the waves creates wind.
Oceans warm up and cool down slowly
In a convection current, ____________ air rises and ___________ air sinks.
warm;cool
cool;warm
more dense;less dense
Compared to the base of a mountain, the peak will have...
warmer temperatures and denser air
warmer temperatures and less dense air
colder temperature and denser air
colder temperatures and less dense air
As the elevation increases the temperature
decreases
increases
stays the same
none of the above
Opposite Hemispheres (Northern and Southern) have opposite seasons.
True
False
This climate zone is the coldest.
Tropic
Temperate
Polar
2. What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?
a. It remains the same
b. Increases
c. Decreases
d. Varies
The area that receives the most direct rays of the Sun (equator, 0°) will have the LOWEST yearly temperatures.
True
False
Areas close to the sea have cooler summers and milder winters.
True
False
Fill in the blank: The higher the altitude, the ______ the temperature.
warmer
colder
The area that receives the least direct rays of the sun (poles, 90°) will have the lowest yearly temperatures.
True
False
Describe the climate for the polar zone.
Very cold
Very hot
Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)
The two primary factors describing climate are:
Temperature and wind speed
Precipitation and rainfall
Temperature and humidity
Temperature and precipitation
What are four factors that affect climate?
latitude
proximity (closeness) to large body of water
earthquakes
ocean currents
elevation
Describe the climate for the tropical zone.
Very cold
Very hot
Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)
Which of the following area receive direct sunlight
Tropic of Cancer
Artic circle
Equator
Winds blowing In Sahara Desert are______
Hot
cold
Humid
