Geography and Climate Quiz

Weather that can be measured over a long period of time is called

• climate.

• geography.

• longitude.

• vegetation.

Which of the following affects where people choose to live?

• climate

• physical features

• vegetation

• all of the above

What question might you ask if you wanted to learn about climate of a place?

• How hot it is outside today?

• Is it sunny right now?

• Will it be windy tomorrow?

• Does it rain a lot near here?

Coastal plains, forests, and grasslands are all types of _________ regions.

• climate

• landform

• urban

• desert

Hurricane Katrina forced many people to

• live on an island.

• move to New Orleans.

• leave to find a new place to live.

• move to the Mojave desert

Different plants make up an area's ______________.

• Vegetation

• Climate

• Soil

• Weather

What is another term used to explain the weather?

• vegetation

• longitude

• climate

When looking for a place to live, what do people need to consider? There is more than one answer. (Select all that apply)

• climate

• physical features

• government

• vegetation

In which region are grasslands more common?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Midwest

Why would people want to live near bodies of water like oceans, gulfs, or lakes?

• They like to live near water to cool off in the summer.

• People depend on water for food.

• People enjoy watching bodies of water like oceans and lakes.