Quiz about Climate Zones

Question 1

Johanna is explaining to her friend how to determine the climate of an area. Which instruction is she most likely to give her friend?

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Find the average weather conditions over a period of many years.

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Measure the highest and lowest temperatures for one day.

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Measure the weather conditions one day and compare them to other days.

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Record the precipitation and the wind speed for several months

Question 2

Most places near the equator have warm tropical climates. Some places near the equator are much cooler and even have snow. Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?

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at the top of a tall mountain

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at sea level near a cold ocean current

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in cloudy places near a desert region

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at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow

Question 3

Even within climate zones, the weather in one place can be very different from the weather in another place. The following environments are all in a temperate zone. Which place would you expect to be the most hot and humid?

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swamp

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desert

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mountain range

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near the Pacific Ocean

Question 4

Different parts of Earth have different climates. The following table lists some features of three different climate zones.

Which of the following features would you be most likely to find in a polar climate?

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year-round ice and snow

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rain forest

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hot desert

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large rivers and streams

Question 5

Jackson and Lincoln are both cities within the Temperate climate zone. Jackson averages 25 inches of precipitation per year. Lincoln averages 43 inches. Which of these factors could account for the greater precipitation at Lincoln?

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greater elevation

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more trees

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fewer animals

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nearness to an ocean

Question 6

Which of these bodies of water has the greatest effect on the climate of neighboring land?

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ocean

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lake

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pond

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river

Question 7

Amy is making a model of a tundra. A tundra is a treeless area that usually gets less than 10 inches of precipitation each year. The soil below the surface is frozen. Which climate zone does Amy's model show?

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polar

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equatorial

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temperate

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tropical

Question 8

Which factors affect temperature and precipitation within a climate zones?

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Latitude, elevation and proximity to water

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Latitude, number of cities and time of year

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Elevation, types of plants and time of year

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Elevation, number of rivers and proximity to water

Question 9

Surface water evaporates as part of the water cycle. The water vapor in the air then turns into clouds during condensation. Which statement describes how water changes state during this process?

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The water in the air is a gas; it turns into a liquid to form the clouds.

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The water in the air is a gas; it stays a gas to form the clouds.

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The water in the air is a liquid; it turns into a solid to form the clouds.

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The water in the air is a solid; it turns into a liquid to form the clouds.

Question 10

Many factors influence the water cycle. How are oceans considered to be a cause of rain?

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Water evaporates from the oceans into the sky and condenses as water.

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Clouds cause evaporation of water from the oceans to make rain.

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Salt from the oceans evaporates into the sky and causes rain at night.

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Ocean tides cause evaporation during the day to form rain clouds in the sky.

Question 11

At the bottom of a very tall mountain, a gentle rain is falling. The mountainside is covered by clouds, and the peak cannot be seen. What kind of weather is most likely happening at the top of the mountain?

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It is raining.

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It is snowing.

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There is a tornado.

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There is a flash flood.

Question 12

Mia and her friends are playing soccer on a warm summer day and notice dark clouds forming overhead, so they go inside. Mia and her friends hear on the radio that cumulonimbus clouds are forming in the area. There are strong, swift, high updrafts in these storm cells, such as the ones shown in the picture. The radio announcer cautions people to stay inside until the extreme weather has passed. Mia and her friends should most likely watch for which type of precipitation?

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hail

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fog

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sleet

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heavy snow

Question 13

Different environments can have very different weather. Which environment is most likely to have the highest humidity?

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swamp

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desert

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mountain

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tundra

Question 14

The map below shows climate zones within the United States. Which statement correctly explains the difference in climate between Florida and Ohio?

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Ohio has a higher latitude.

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Ohio is closer to the ocean.

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Florida is further from the equator.

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Florida has a higher elevation.

Question 15

Where does most of the water in the water cycle come from?

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from oceans

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from rivers and streams

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from watering crops and plants

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from puddles left by precipitation

Question 16

One summer afternoon the humidity in Ocala, Florida was 80%. What is humidity?

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amount of water vapor in the air

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air pressure

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weight of water vapor in the air

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temperature at which water evaporates from the air

Question 17

What kind of weather would be MOST LIKELY if Cumulonimbus clouds are in the sky?

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Cumulonimbus clouds mean that heavy storms are possible.

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Cumulonimbus clouds mean fair weather is ahead.

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Cumulonimbus clouds mean dry weather is ahead.

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Cumulonimbus clouds mean that fog will form at ground level.

Question 18

Swamps and deserts may have the same temperatures during certain times of the year, but the amount of humidity in the air may be different. How does humidity affect a desert environment compared to a swamp environment?

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A desert has less precipitation than a swamp because of the desert's lower humidity.

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A desert has more clouds than a swamp.

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A desert has higher humidity than a swamp when temperatures are high.

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A desert has lower daytime temperatures than a swamp because the desert has less humidity.

Question 19

Which climate would most likely be found in a polar climate zone?

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dry and cold

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wet and hot

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cold and wet

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dry and warm

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