Exploring World Climate Systems

Which of the following is a characteristic of Humid Tropical (A) climates?

• High annual temperature range and low precipitation

• High temperatures and abundant year-round rainfall

• Low temperatures and little precipitation

• Large seasonal temperature variation

Which climate type is characterized by very little precipitation and can be found in both hot and cold regions?

• Humid Tropical

• Dry (B) Climates

• Polar (E) Climates

• Highland Climates

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NGSS.3-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the climate system?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithograph

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which climate zone is most likely to experience permafrost?

• Humid Tropical

• Dry

• Polar

• Highland

Which of the following is an example of a human impact on global climate?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Ocean currents

• Plate tectonics

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which feedback mechanism amplifies changes in the climate system?

• Negative-feedback

• Positive-feedback

• Neutral-feedback

• Static-feedback

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes the main difference between low-latitude and middle-latitude dry climates?

• Low-latitude dry climates are colder than middle-latitude dry climates.

• Low-latitude dry climates are generally warmer and have less seasonal variation than middle-latitude dry climates.

• Middle-latitude dry climates receive more rainfall than low-latitude dry climates.

• Middle-latitude dry climates are found near the equator.

Why is classification a necessary process when studying world climates?

• It helps to memorize all climate names.

• It allows scientists to organize and compare different climate types systematically.

• It makes climates more complex.

• It is required by law.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a key feature of highland climates?

• Consistently high temperatures

• Climate conditions that vary with elevation

• Year-round snow cover

• High humidity

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Which of the following best describes a negative-feedback mechanism in the climate system?

• A process that amplifies initial changes

• A process that reduces or counteracts initial changes

• A process that has no effect on changes

• A process that only occurs in polar regions