Texas Climate Quiz

What is climate?

• The weather in an area over a short period of time

• The weather in an area over a long period of time

• The temperature in an area on a specific day

• The amount of rainfall in an area in a month

Which region in Texas has an arid climate?

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

Which region in Texas has the highest amount of precipitation?

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What type of climate does the Great Plains region have?

• Arid climate

• Humid sub-tropical climate

• Hot summers and cool winters

• Cold winters and hot summers

What does a temperature map show?

• The amount of rainfall in different areas

• The types of plants in different areas

• How hot or cold different places are

• The population density in different areas

Which region in Texas has a humid sub-tropical climate?

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

• Mountains and Basins

What type of climate does the Great Plains region have?

• Humid sub-tropical

• Semi-arid

• Arid

• Tropical

Which region in Texas has the lowest annual temperature range of 10-40 degrees Fahrenheit?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

Which region in Texas has hot summers and cold winters with little precipitation throughout the year?

• Mountains and Basins

• Great Plains

• North Central Plains

• Coastal Plains

What does a temperature map show?

• The amount of rainfall in different places

• The types of plants in different regions

• How hot or cold different places are

• The population density of different areas