MyWorld Chapter 2 Lesson 2

What are polar bears adapted for?

• Living in warm areas

• Living in cold areas

• Living in wet areas

• Living in dry areas

What type of climate do alligators prefer?

• cold

• hot

• wet

• dry

What are the three parts that make up the climate of a region?

• Temperature, precipitation, humidity

• Temperature, rainfall, wind speed

• Temperature, precipitation, wind

• Heat, rainfall, humidity

What is climate?

• Daily weather conditions

• The long-term weather patterns of a region

• Seasonal weather patterns

• The weather at a specific moment

Which regions have Arctic climates?

• Midwest and Southwest

• Southeast and Northeast

• West and Midwest

• None of the Above

Where is most of the United States located in terms of climate region?

• Tropical climate region

• Arctic climate region

• Temperate climate region

• Desert climate region

What is the main vegetation found in deserts?

• Tall trees

• Grasslands

• Tundra

• Cactuses

What do animals like desert tortoises do to keep cool in the desert?

• Spend much of their time underground

• Climb trees

• Swim in ponds

• Hibernate during the day

What do bats do to help cactuses in the desert?

• Eat the cactuses

• Spread pollen from cactus to cactus

• Build nests in the cactuses

• Eat insects that harm the cactuses

What do alligators do in lake and swamp ecosystems?

• Build nests in trees

• Dig large pond-like holes

• Hibernate underground

• Climb rocks