Module 2 Lesson 4 and 5 Quiz Climate

region's average weather conditions over a long period of time

climate zone found in the middle latitudes

rainforests need this type of climate to thrive

Which of the following does NOT affect weather and climate

large stream of surface seawater

Which areas are colder?

Dry and Highland climates can appear at different latitudes

winds that blow in the same direction over large areas of Earth

snow and strong winds combined

Which statement below is true?

place where two air masses of different temperatures meet

The warmest areas are around the equator and the coldest are around the poles

semidry grasslands or prairies

areas of tall grasses and scattered trees and shrubs

Warm air at the poles rises and travel

winds that shift directions with seasons and create wet and dry periods

The prevailing winds that impact the United States are called

climate zone closest to the equator

large tropical storms that form over the Atlantic Ocean

Ocean currents affect the temperature of nearby lands

twisting funnels of air that touch the ground

climate zone that occur near the poles

Ice Caps are known for having the highest population of people

Which climate zone is known for 4 distinct seasons

weather with thunder, lightening and rain

Water heats and cools more slowly than land

What causes severe weather to occur?

short term change in the air for a given place and time

permanently frozen layers of soil

What are the factors that determine climate zones?

In order to determine climate you look at weather over how many years at least?