Core Concepts 3 Test

Question 1

A park-like landscape of grasslands with scattered trees that can survive dry spells is called

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savanna

Question 2

Trees that lose their leaves in the fall are called.....

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deciduous trees

Question 3

Which type of climate is in Illinois?

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Continental warm summer

Question 4

Trees that produce cones to carry seed are called.

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coniferous trees

Question 5

The polar zones are located in, and also known as

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high latitudes

Question 6

The type of ecosystem in Illinois is a

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temperate grassland and brush

Question 7

In which zone is Illinois located?

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Temperate Zone

Question 8

The four types of precipitation is

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rain, sow, sleet, and hail

Question 9

The equator, in which the sun is nearly overhead all year long, is in which latitude?

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low latitude

Question 10

The average weather of a place over many years is called....

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climate

Question 11

Water that falls to the ground in many different forms is called this.

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precipitation

Question 12

The height above sea level is

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altitude

Question 13

The condition of the air and sky at a certain time is called....

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weather

Question 14

Subarctic climates have limited precipitation, cool summers, and very cold winters.

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True

Question 15

The measure of how hot or cold the air is.

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temperature

Question 16

A group of plants and trees that depend on each other and their environment for survival.

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ecosystem

Question 17

What kind of climate combines hot temperatures and heavy rainfall year-round?

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Tropical wet

Question 18

What kind of climates are wet year-round with mild winters and cool summers?

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Maritime

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