Climates and Ecosystems

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the condition of the air and sky at a certain time and place. Climate is the average weather of a place.

• Weather is the average condition of the air and sky at a certain time and place. Climate is the average weather of a place.

• Weather is the condition of the air and sky at a certain time and place. Climate is the average condition of the air and sky at a certain time and place.

• Weather is the average condition of the air and sky at a certain time and place. Climate is the condition of the air and sky at a certain time and place.

What are the key features of both weather and climate?

• Cloud cover and air pressure

• Precipitation and temperature

• Humidity and wind speed

• Sunlight and ozone levels

Why are temperatures cooler in areas near the North and South Poles?

• The air circulation pattern in those areas

• Because the sun is always low in the sky, making it relatively weak

• The high altitude causes the temperature to drop

• Due to the presence of large bodies of water

What is the movement of water from Earth's surface into the atmosphere and back again called?

• Water cycle

• Hydrological cycle

• Evaporation process

• Condensation cycle

Where are temperatures warmest and coolest on Earth?

• Warmest near the Equator and coolest near the poles

• Warmest near the poles and coolest near the Equator

• Warmest in the polar zones and coolest in the temperate zones

• Warmest in the temperate zones and coolest in the tropics

A region's distance from the Equator is a primary factor that determines its climate.

• True

• False

What is the term for the long-term weather patterns of an area?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Environment

What is the main difference between a biome and an ecosystem?

• A biome is a large region of Earth, while an ecosystem can be any size.

• A biome is a type of animal, while an ecosystem is a type of plant.

• A biome is a type of ecosystem, while an ecosystem is a type of biome.

• A biome is a small region of Earth, while an ecosystem can be any size.

Which is not an example of a forest ecosystem?

• Subarctic forests

• Tropical Rain Forests

• Temperate Forests

• Desert forests

Grassland ecosystems do not have:

• Brush

• Grasses

• Trees

• Cacti