Climate Zones

_______ is an area's pattern of weather over a long period of time.

• Temperature

• Weather

• Climate

• Wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

There are ______ climates zones worldwide.

• three

• four

• five

• six

What climate do we live in?

• Desert

• Polar

• Tropical

• Temperate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How can knowing the climate of a location help people predict what the weather will be like in that location throughout the year?

• If you live in a tropial climate, you know the weather will be hot and sunny most of the time.

• If you live in a dry/desert climate, you know that you will recieve little to no rainfall throughout the year.

• If you live in a polar climate, you know the weather will be cold most of the time.

• All answers are correct.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which climate zone is the coldest?

• Temperate

• Polar

• Dry/Desert

• Tropical

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why is the tropical climate zone the warmest?

• None of these are correct.

• Because it has rainforests.

• Because it is closest to the equator.

• Because it is farthest from the equator.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why would the climate of a location be important to a farmer?

• All crops grow in different climates.

• So the farmer can decide where to live.

• So the farmer knows how much land to buy.

• All crops can grow anywhere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The climate zone we live in, is NOT good for crops.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Use the information provided to answer the question.

Which city is located in a dry/desert climate zone?

• Boston, MA- One month below 32°F and at least one month above 50°F.

• Las Vegas, NV- Much less precipitation than other locations.

• Miami, FL- Avearge temperature above 64°F for all 12 months

• Nome, AK- Highest average temperature is close to 50°F and all other months are much colder

Use the information provided to answer the question.

Which city is located in the temperate climate zone?

• Boston, MA- One month below 32°F and at least one month above 50°F

• Miami, FL- Avearge temperature above 64°F for all 12 months

• Baton Rouge, LA- No months have an average temperature below 32°F but there are months with average temperatures lower than 64°F.

• Las Vegas, NV- Much less precipitation than other locations.