Selection Quizzes (English)



1.	Climate is the
	A.	type of weather in a particular area in one year.
	B.	pattern of weather in a particular area over many years.
	C.	average weather conditions in a particular area on any given day.
	D.	combination of air pressure and humidity in a particular area.

2.	Areas closest to the equator have what type of climate?
	A.	tropical
	B.	temperate
	C.	polar
	D.	subarctic

3.	Why is the climate on the side of a mountain that faces the wind usually cool and wet?
	A.	As air reaches the top of the mountain, it absorbs heat and develops moisture.
	B.	As air moves up the mountain, it cools and drops moisture as rain or snow.
	C.	Snow from the mountaintop melts and runs down the side facing the wind.
	D.	Wind dries out the air, causing ice crystals to form.

4.	What is one way to protect Earth from harmful climate change?
	A.	Use more fossil fuels.
	B.	Trap carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
	C.	Cut down rain forests.
	D.	Use less electricity.

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