5.2 World Climates

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9th - 12th Grade

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NGSS

MS-ESS2-6, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4

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Joseph Davis

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22 Slides • 9 Questions

Open Ended

Think about it...

Mountains can have diverse plants and animals as you move from the bottom of the mountain to the top.

If you were to climb a mountain, why would you see a change in the diversity of plant and animal life at different elevations?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

While researching climates as part of a project, you have been tasked with analyzing the long-term climate data of an unknown region. Based on the data, you observe that the region has high precipitation throughout the year and experiences hot and humid conditions. Which zone in the Köppen climate classification system would you assign to this region?

Zone A

Zone B

Zone C

Multiple Choice

A region has a climate type indicated as BWh. Which of the following correctly explains the characteristics of this climate type?

arid climate with an average annual temperature below 64°F (18°C)

arid climate with an average annual temperature above 64°F (18°C)

semiarid climate with an average annual temperature above 64°F (18°C)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of continental climates?

wide temperature ranges, with cold winters and warm summers

low levels of precipitation throughout the year

narrow temperature ranges, with mild winters and summers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pair of primary factors that are considered in the Köppen climate classification system to classify different types of climates?

temperature and humidity

humidity and precipitation

temperature and precipitation

Match

Match the characteristic with its corresponding zone in the Köppen climate classification system.

tropical forest

glaciers

deciduous forest

desert

Zone A

Zone E

Zone C

Zone B

Categorize

Options (8)

Moderate to high precipitation

Dominiated by deciduous forests

Rainfall more common in summer

Located between the tropics and polar regions

Low precipitation

Dry weather

Dominated by coniferous forests

Short summers

Categorize the climate characteristics and plant types into their respective zones.

Zone C

Zone D

Open Ended

Read the scenario below, and answer the question.

In a certain region, the temperature is relatively stable throughout the year, with an average temperature of 77°F (25°C). There is a distinct wet season with high precipitation in summer, followed by a dry season in winter. The region has high biodiversity and lush vegetation.

Which Köppen climate classification zone does this region fall under, and why?

_{You can start your response with:}

This region falls under the Köppen climate classification zone . . .

Type response here

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket...

Which best describes the tropical zone?

high average rainfall and high average temperatures

low average rainfall and high daytime temperatures

high average rainfall and moderate daily temperatures

low average rainfall and moderate daily temperatures

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