Climate: Weather Over Time - Geography Quiz for Year 6

Question 1

What is the long-term average weather pattern in a specific area called?

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Season

Question 2

What is the primary cause of climate change?

Accepted Answer

Increased greenhouse gas emissions

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Fluctuations in the Earth's orbit

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Volcanic activity

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Solar flares

Question 3

Which human activity is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

Driving gasoline-powered vehicles

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Planting trees

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Using renewable energy sources

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Recycling

Question 4

The climate zone characterized by hot, dry conditions and few plants is called:

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Desert

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Tundra

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

Question 6

Which factor does NOT influence the climate of a region?

Accepted Answer

Government policies

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 7

Which climate zone is characterized by high temperatures and abundant rainfall throughout the year?

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperate

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Mediterranean

Question 8

The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is known as the:

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 9

The process by which water vapor transforms into liquid water is called:

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 10

Which of these is an example of a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 11

Which of these is not a factor that determines the climate of a place?

Accepted Answer

Its population density

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Its distance from the equator

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Its height above sea level

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The type of vegetation growing there

Question 12

Which climate zone is known for having hot, rainy weather all year round?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Rainforest

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Temperate Rainforest

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Desert

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Polar

Question 13

How does being near a large body of water, like an ocean, affect the climate nearby?

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It makes the climate more moderate

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It makes the climate warmer and drier

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It makes the climate colder and wetter

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It has no effect on the climate

Question 14

How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?

Accepted Answer

It causes different parts of the Earth to receive more or less sunlight at different times of the year

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It reverses the direction of the Earth's rotation

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It makes the Earth's orbit around the Sun more elliptical

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It has no effect on the seasons

Question 15

How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

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They release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

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They deplete the Earth's natural resources

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They pollute the air and water

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They cause deforestation

Question 16

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects the weather?

Accepted Answer

Population size

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Clouds

Question 18

Which climate zone is often found near the equator and has warm, rainy weather year-round?

Accepted Answer

Tropical rainforest

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Temperate rainforest

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Mediterranean climate

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Polar ice cap

Question 19

How does altitude affect the temperature of a place?

Accepted Answer

Temperature decreases with increasing altitude.

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Temperature increases with increasing altitude.

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Altitude has no effect on temperature.

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Temperature decreases, then increases with increasing altitude.

Question 20

What do you call the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Biosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

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Steam

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 22

Which type of climate zone has extremely cold temperatures and very little rain or snow?

Accepted Answer

Polar

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Tropical rainforest

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Mediterranean

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Temperate

Question 23

What is the term for a long-term change in the Earth's climate?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

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Global warming

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Ozone depletion

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Pollution

Question 24

Which climate zone is known for its hot, humid summers and mild winters?

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Cold

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Polar

Question 25

What is the process by which water vapour in the air forms clouds?

Accepted Answer

Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 26

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 27

Which of these is a feature of a cold climate?

Accepted Answer

Long, cold winters

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Short, mild summers

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Dense vegetation

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Little rainfall

Question 28

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 29

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the daily state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time.

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Climate is the daily state of the atmosphere, while weather is the average weather conditions over a long period of time.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate is only important for scientists, while weather is important for everyone.

Question 30

Which characteristic is commonly found in a desert climate zone?

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Minimal precipitation

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Frequent snowfall

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Abundant vegetation

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High humidity

Question 31

What is the primary reason why the Earth experiences different climate zones?

Accepted Answer

Variation in solar radiation

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Movement of tectonic plates

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Human activities

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Changes in ocean currents

Question 32

What is the term used to describe the continuous movement of water between the Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land?

Accepted Answer

Water cycle

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Carbon cycle

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Oxygen cycle

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Nitrogen cycle

Question 33

What is the name of the instrument used to measure wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Hygrometer

Question 34

Which human activity is a significant contributor to the release of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

Burning fossil fuels

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Recycling waste

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Planting trees

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Using renewable energy sources

Question 35

What is the term for the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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International Date Line

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 36

Which renewable energy source harnesses the energy of the sun?

Accepted Answer

Solar energy

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Geothermal energy

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Hydroelectric energy

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Wind energy

Question 37

What is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to create their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Decomposition

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Transpiration

Question 38

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climate of a region?

Accepted Answer

Number of people living there

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Distance to the ocean

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Altitude

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Latitude

Question 39

Which tool is used to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 40

What is the imaginary line that splits the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 41

Which of the following sources of energy can be renewed and will not run out?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Fossil fuels

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 42

What is the term for a long-term shift in the Earth's climate patterns?

Accepted Answer

Climate change

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Greenhouse effect

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Ozone depletion

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Global warming