GVC Earth's Climate Types

Dry climates are found at __________ latitudes. A. all B. low C. middle D. high

A

Highland climates are most affected by __________. A. elevation B. precipitation C. ocean currents D. wind

A

The weather conditions at a given place over a long period of time is known as __________. A. climate B. precipitation C. temperature D. weather

A

The hot temperatures and low amounts of precipitation characteristic of Phoenix, AZ, provide an example of a __________ climate. A. dry B. moderate C. polar D. tropical

A

A continental climate can best be described as having __________. A. cool to cold temperatures year-round B. cold, snowy winters and short, mild summers C. warm, humid summers and cool, wet winters D. warm temperatures year-round

B

Continental climates are located in __________ regions. A. coastal B. interior C. mountain D. polar

B

The __________ latitudes are the closest to the Equator and are warm all year. A. high B. low C. middle D. polar

B

The ocean regulates temperatures, keeping them mild year-round, in __________ climate regions. A. continental B. moderate C. polar D. tropical

B

The Gulf Stream along the East Coast of the United States is an example of a(n) __________. A. highland region B. El Niño climate C. ocean current D. wind current

C

Which of the following statements about weather and climate is true? A. Climate conditions change more frequently than weather conditions. B. Weather refers to average conditions over time, while climate describes specific conditions. C. Weather conditions can change quickly, while climate conditions take many years to change. D. Climate conditions are unpredictable, while weather conditions are consistent from year to year.

C

All of the following statements are true about the influence of oceans on climate, except __________. A. oceans regulate the temperatures of coastal regions, keeping them mild B. oceans move water between the tropics and the polar regions C. ocean currents help move warm and cold water around the world's oceans D. ocean water temperatures rise and fall much more quickly than land temperatures do

D

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Image by e2020 The green areas on the map above highlight the world regions with __________ climates. Please select the best answer from the choices provided continental moderate polar tropical

MODERATE

Tropical climate zones are located in the low latitudes. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

T

Calculating the average precipitation and __________ of a region can help us to identify its climate patterns. A. air pressure B. humidity C. temperature D. wind speed

C