GRADE (6) UNIT 4 LESSON 2

Which lines help determine different climate regions on Earth?

• Lines of longitude

• Lines of latitude

• Lines of elevation

• Lines of precipitation

What happens to temperature as you move away from the equator?

• It becomes more humid

• It remains constant

• It gets warmer

• It gets colder

Which climate is characterized by year-round warm temperatures and abundant rainfall?

• Mediterranean

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Continental

In which climate would you most likely find cacti?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Arid

• Mediterranean

Where would you find polar bears and penguins?

• Tropical regions

• Continental regions

• Mediterranean regions

• Polar regions

Which climate has warm to hot summers and mild, humid winters?

• Mediterranean

• Continental

• Tropical

• Polar

What characterizes the Continental climate?

• Year-round rainfall

• Mild winters

• Long, cold winters and short, hot summers

• Permanent snow cover

Which animals are typically found in Temperate climate regions?

• Lions and giraffes

• Deer and rabbits

• Penguins and whales

• Snakes and lizards

Where would you find the Tropical climate?

• North America

• Antarctica

• South America

• Siberia

Which climate lacks trees and is covered with permanent snow?

• Arid

• Mediterranean

• Temperate

• Polar