Chapter 3 – Climate and Vegetation

Round 1

Question 1 (1 point)

This term describes the condition of the atmosphere at a particular

location and time.

Question 1 Answer

Weather

Question 2 (3 points)

The layer of permanently frozen subsoil usually found in tundra and subarctic

regions is called _____.

Question 2 Answer

permafrost

Question 3 (5 points)

Sunday, marked the ________ , which happens twice a year all over the world where days and nights are equal length and marks the beginning of spring/fall.

Question 3 Answer

Equinox

Round 2

Question 1 (1 point)

Storms that form over warm, tropical ocean waters are known as _________.

Question 1 Answer

Hurricanes

Question 2 (3 points)

_________ is the warming of waters off the coast of South America that brings heavy

rains to the United States.

Question 2 Answer

El Nino

Question 3 (5 points)

The Earth’s _________ and ________ cause the changing of the seasons.

Question 3 Answer

Revolution and Tilt

Round 3

Question 1 (1 point)

Water droplets falling in the form of rain, sleet, snow or hail is also known as

_____________.

Question 1 Answer

Precipitation

Question 2 (3 points)

The ecosystem of a region is referred to as a _______.

Question 2 Answer

Question 3 (5 points)

Many scientists believe the theory of Global Warming is caused by the _____________.

Question 3 Answer

Greenhouse Effect

Ruh roh!

Round 4

Question 1 (1 point)

A storm of a powerful, funnel-shaped column of spiraling air is known as a(n) _______.

Question 1 Answer

Tornado

(OMG, a fire tornado!)

Question 2 (3 points)

What type of forest is this?

Question 2 Answer

Deciduous

- broadleaf trees such as oak, birch and maple trees

Question 3 (5 points)

The five factors that influence climate are ocean and air currents, elevation and

topography and _____.

Question 3 Answer

Latitude

Final Question

Final Question (2 points each)

Name the four types of vegetation regions:

Final Question Answer

Forests

Grasslands

Desert

Tundra