Landscapes Quiz

Which image shows a landscape most likely to experience extremely low temperatures?

• Desert with dead trees

• Icy terrain with people

• Arid land

• Tropical beach

Which landscape is characterized by high temperatures and scarce vegetation?

• Icy terrain with people

• Tropical beach

• Desert with dead trees

• Arid land

Identify the landscape that typically features abundant sunlight and palm trees.

• Desert with dead trees

• Arid land

• Tropical beach

• Icy terrain with people

What is the definition of weather as mentioned in the image?

• The long-term weather pattern in an area

• The average year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds

• The short-term conditions in an area

• The conditions determined by water cycles

What does climate refer to according to the image?

• The short-term conditions in an area

• The average year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds

• The conditions determined by water cycles

• Year-round freezing temperatures

How are climate patterns determined?

• By the short-term conditions in an area

• By the average year-after-year conditions

• By water cycles in that area

• By the proximity to the equator

Why does Antarctica have a cold, dry climate?

• Due to high precipitation

• Because it is close to the equator

• Due to year-round freezing temperatures that limit evaporation from the ocean

• Because it is close to the Pacific Ocean

Why is the climate of California's Mojave Desert hot and dry?

• Due to high humidity

• Because of rapid evaporation and limited precipitation

• Because it is far from the equator

• Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate according to the image?

• Latitude

• Soil type

• Ocean currents

• Global prevailing winds

What does the note in the image imply about the stability of an area's climate?

• It changes frequently

• It remains relatively stable

• It is unpredictable

• It depends on human activity