Climate Regions

What is the main factor that determines the temperature climate of a region?

• altitude

• wind direction

• ocean currents

• latitude

What is the term used to describe the flow of ocean water that influences climate?

• ocean currents

• tides

• waves

• tsunamis

Which climate region receives the most rainfall?

• temperate grassland

• tropical rainforest

• arctic tundra

• desert

What is the term used to describe a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

• tsunami

• drought

• flood

• hurricane

Which climate region is characterized by very low precipitation and high evaporation rates?

• tundra

• rainforest

• temperate

• desert

What is the average weather condition of a region over a long period of time called?

• temperature

• humidity

• precipitation

• climate

Which climate region is known for its extremely hot and dry conditions?

• desert climate

• polar climate

• temperate climate

• tropical rainforest climate

What is the term used to describe a region with little to no rainfall?

• dry

• humid

• wet

• arid

Which climate region is characterized by low precipitation and high temperatures?

• desert climate

• polar climate

• temperate climate

• tropical rainforest climate

What is the term used to describe a region with a lack of water due to various factors?

• arid

• dry

• desert

• barren