Weather vs. Climate
A news station reports that it rained for three hours in Atlanta this morning. Is this weather or climate?
Weather
Q: Name one abiotic factor that influences climate in a region.
A: Temperature, precipitation, humidity, or wind
Q: On a climate graph, which part usually shows precipitation?
A: Bars
This biome has 4 seasons and located in the temperate zone.
A. Tundra
B. Chaparral
C. Deciduous Forest
D. Desert
C. Deciduous Forest
Q: Smoke released from a single factory smokestack is an example of what type of pollution?
A. Non-point source
B. Point source
C. Biodegradable pollution
D. Non-persistent pollutant
Point-source pollution
A travel brochure states that coastal Georgia has warm summers and mild winters year after year. What does this describe?
Climate
How does latitude affects an area's climate?
A. The forms and features of the land
B. Sun rays strike the earth at different angles
C. The temperature decreases for every 100 meters above sea level
Sun rays strike the earth at different angles and at different times
Q: A city with very low rainfall and high temperatures most likely belongs to which biome?
A. Chaparral
B. Tundra
C. Desert
D. Tropical Rainforest
C. Desert
Which biome has low shrubs and is prone to periodic fires due to dry soil?
A. Desert
B. Chaparral
C. Tundra
D. Taiga
B. Chaparral
Agricultural runoff from multiple farms would most likely be which type of pollution?
A. Non-point source
B. Point source
C. Biodegradable pollution
D. Non-persistent pollutant
Non-point source
Q: A meteorologist predicts tomorrow’s high will be 82°F with scattered thunderstorms.
What term best fits this information?
Weather
Q: Two cities are at the same latitude, but one is much colder because it has a higher elevation. Which factor explains this difference?
A. Topography
B. Altitude
C. Latitude
Altitude
Q: A climograph shows increasing rainfall and steady warm temperatures. Which biome best fits this data?
A. Chaparral
B. Tundra
C. Desert
D. Tropical Rainforest
Tropical Rainforest
A. Tundra
B. Grasslands
C. Savanna
D. Taiga
C. Savanna
Q: A pesticide sprayed decades ago is still harming birds today. What type of pollutant is this?
A. Non-point source
B. Point source
C. Persistent pollutant
D. Non-persistent pollutant
Persistent pollutant
Saudi Arabia is located around 24 degrees North latitude North. Which climate zone would Saudi Arabia be located?
A. Polar Zone North
B. Temperate Zone North
C. Temperate Zone South
D. Tropical Zone
Temperate North, Temperate North is located between 23.5 and 66.5 degrees N latitude.
Saudi Arabia is located around 24 degrees north latitude. Which climate zone would Saudi Arabia be located?
A. Polar Zone North
B. Temperate Zone North
C. Temperate Zone South
D. Tropical Zone
Temperate North, Temperate North is located between 23.5 and 66.5 degrees N latitude.
Q: A location receives sunlight at a low angle and has long, dark winters. Which climate zone does this describe?
A: Polar Zone
Which biome is known for having herbivores with flat teeth?
A. Grasslands
B. Tundra
C. Chaparral
D. Desert
Grasslands
Q: Exhaust fumes that eventually break down in the atmosphere are considered what type of pollutant?
A. Non-point source
B. Point source
C. Biodegradable pollution
D. Non-persistent pollutant
Non-persistent pollutant
Q: Students notice their school parking lot is hotter than the nearby grassy field during the same afternoon. What is this an example of?
A. Altitude
B. Latitude
C. Microclimate
D. Topography
C. Microclimate, the climate in the surrounding area is different
Q: A country located near the equator experiences hot temperatures and heavy rainfall year-round. Which climate zone is this?
A: Tropical Zone
A region experiences hot summers, cold winters, and changing daylight throughout the year. What climate zone is this?
(Hint: North Cobb HS is located in this biome)
Temperate Zone
Which biome has very low levels of precipitation and extreme temperatures?
Desert
Q: Why are very small air particles (PM2.5) more dangerous than larger ones?
A: They can be inhaled deep into the lungs