Weather and Climate Quiz

Conditions in the city of Seattle, Washington, are influenced heavily by wind currents from the Puget Sound and the nearby Cascade Range, causing mild temperatures and consistent precipitation year-round with little seasonal variation. This is a description of Seattle’s ________.

• Weather

• Climate

• Altitude

• Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

On December 31, 2020 the high temperature in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, was 107°F. This is a description of Phoenix's ________.

• Weather

• Climate

• Altitude

• Latitude

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is an example of a microclimate?

• Coastal areas of GA having cooler climates compared to central GA

• New York City has a humidity level of 50% on March 1st, 2024

• Sydney Australia is known for having areas of dry conditions throughout the year

• There will be a 60% chance of rain in Kennesaw, GA next Tuesday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of biome is being represented by the climograph?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Grassland

• Savanna

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In which of the following climate zones is this climograph most likely found?

• Tropical Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

There a 3 climate zones with different degree measurements that dictate how cold or warm a location may be. What factor determines the zone for a climate?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Wind Currents

• Topography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which climate zone is located at the equator?

• Tropical Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

• All of the above

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Which of the following is a difference between the temperate zone and the polar zone?

• The temperate zone is located at the Equator

• The polar zone experiences weather that is generally hot and wet

• The temperate zone includes most of the planet’s rainforests

• The polar zone experiences sunlight at a low angle, rather than more directly

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What is the definition of Climate?

• How far from the Equator a point is on Earth's surface

• Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment.

• Climate of a specific location within a larger area

• Average long-term weather pattern of a region

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New York City, New York, is located approximately 33 feet above sea level, while Denver, Colorado, is located approximately 6.235 feet above sea level. This difference describes the ________ of these cities.

• Latitude

• Climate Zone

• Topography

• Altitude