Big Idea 7 Climates of Environments Quiz

Which environment is typically found near the Equator and has high humidity?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Swamp

• Grassland

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What type of precipitation is most common in swamps?

• Sleet

• Rain

• None

• Snow

Which environment is characterized by extremely low humidity and large temperature variations between day and night?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Mountain

• Rainforest

What is the term for the dry area on the leeward side of a mountain?

• Swamp

• Rain shadow desert

• Tundra

• Grassland

Which environment experiences all four seasons and has varying humidity levels?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Swamp

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Where are tundras typically found?

• Near the Equator

• Near the North and South Poles

• In temperate regions

• In tropical areas

What type of precipitation is least common in tundras?

• Hail

• Sleet

• Snow

• Rain

Which environment is known for having the most precipitation?

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Desert

• Rainforest

What causes deserts to be cooler at night?

• Proximity to water

• Lack of clouds

• High humidity

• High air pressure

Which environment can have rain, sleet, snow, and hail depending on the season?

• Grassland

• Swamp

• Desert

• Mountain

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