Climate of the United States: Interactive Learning Quizzes for 3rd Graders

Question 1

Which of these US regions enjoys warm weather all year long?

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Southwest

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Northeast

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Pacific Northwest

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Midwest

Question 2

Which US area has the most significant temperature changes throughout the year?

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Great Plains

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East Coast

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West Coast

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Gulf Coast

Question 3

Which factor does NOT affect a region's climate?

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How many people live in the region

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How far north or south the region is

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How high above sea level the region is

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The distance between the region and a large body of water

Question 4

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

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Climate change

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Global warming

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Weather

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Natural disaster

Question 5

Which state is located in the tropical climate zone?

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Florida

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California

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Texas

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New York

Question 6

What type of forest is typically found in the temperate climate zone?

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Deciduous forest

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert plants

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Tundra plants

Question 7

Which of these is a characteristic of the tropical climate zone?

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Heavy rainfall

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Extreme temperature changes

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Long, cold winters

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High mountains

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of precipitation?

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Wind

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Rain

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Snow

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Fog

Question 9

Which region in the United States has a climate similar to the Mediterranean region?

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Southwest

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Pacific Northwest

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Midwest

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Northeast

Question 10

Which climate zone in the United States has warm summers and mild, wet winters?

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Subtropical zone

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Temperate zone

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Tropical zone

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the tropical climate zone?

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Seasons that change

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Always hot

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Lots of rain

Question 12

Which animal is most likely to live in the cold, snowy part of the United States?

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Wolf

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Deer

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Hummingbird

Question 13

What is the main reason why the northern and southern parts of the United States have different temperatures?

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How close they are to the North and South Poles

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How high up they are

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The ocean currents around them

Question 14

Which climate zone in the United States is most likely to have hurricanes?

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Tropical zone

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Temperate zone

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Subtropical zone

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can hurt the climate in the United States?

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Recycling

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Cutting down forests

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Burning gas and oil

Question 16

Which climate zone of the United States is known for its mild winters and warm, humid summers?

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The subtropical zone

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The temperate zone

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The tropical zone

Question 17

What kind of plants are typically found in the temperate zone of the United States?

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Deciduous forests

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Tropical rainforests

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Deserts

Question 18

Which animal can withstand the cold winters of the temperate zone?

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Bears

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Alligators

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Hummingbirds

Question 19

Which climate zone is NOT found in the United States?

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Polar

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Temperate

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Subtropical

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Tropical

Question 20

Which climate zone has hot, humid summers and mild winters?

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Subtropical zone

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Temperate zone

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Tropical zone

Question 21

The temperate climate zone is found in which part of the United States?

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North and middle

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South and east

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West and coast

Question 22

The climate zone with the hottest temperatures and occasional hurricanes is the:

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Subtropical

Question 23

Plants in the subtropical climate zone are used to:

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Warm temperatures and lots of moisture

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Very cold weather

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Long dry spells

Question 24

The subtropical climate zone gets most of its rain in the form of:

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Frequent downpours

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Heavy snowfall

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Little to no rain

Question 25

What is a key characteristic of the temperate zone?

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Mild temperatures and distinct seasons

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Hot and humid all year round

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Heavy rainfall throughout the year

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Dry and desert-like conditions

Question 26

Which state is in the subtropical zone?

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Florida

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Maine

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Washington

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Alaska

Question 27

What kind of vegetation is typical of the tropical zone?

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Tropical rainforests

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Coniferous forests

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Deciduous forests

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Grasslands

Question 28

Which factor does NOT affect a region's climate?

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Government policies

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Wind patterns

Question 29

Which region experiences the most tornadoes?

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Midwest

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Northeast

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Southwest

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West Coast

Question 30

How could climate change impact natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods?

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Climate change could increase the frequency and intensity of natural disasters.

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Climate change could decrease the frequency and intensity of natural disasters.

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Climate change will have no effect on natural disasters.

Question 31

What type of vegetation is commonly found in the tropical zone?

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Tropical rainforests

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Deciduous forests

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Coniferous forests

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Tundra

Question 32

Which of the following animals can be found in the temperate zone?

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Deer

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Polar bears

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Lions

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Tigers

Question 33

Which climate zone in the United States has warm, humid summers and mild, rainy winters?

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Subtropical zone

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Temperate zone

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Tropical zone

Question 34

Which animals would be most likely to live in the temperate zone?

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Deer in deciduous forests

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Fish in coral reefs

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Polar bears in the tundra

Question 35

What is a characteristic of the subtropical zone?

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Mild, rainy winters

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Very hot, dry summers

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Cold, wet winters

Question 36

Which climate zone is the Great Lakes region in?

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Temperate zone

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Subtropical zone

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Tropical zone

Question 37

True or False: The subtropical zone is in the northernmost part of the United States.

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False

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True

Question 38

What type of weather patterns can you expect in the temperate zone?

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Very hot and humid in the summer, and very cold and snowy in the winter.

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Very hot all year long.

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Mild and warm all year long.

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Very cold all year long.

Question 39

Which part of the United States is the warmest?

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The southern part

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The northern part

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The eastern part

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The western part

Question 40

What kind of animal stays coolest in the tropical zone?

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An alligator

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A polar bear

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A penguin

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A kangaroo

Question 41

What makes the subtropical zone different from the tropical zone?

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It has colder winters.

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It's not near the equator.

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It has heavier rainfall.

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It has more sunshine.

Question 42

Which climate zone is the Great Plains in?

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Temperate zone

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Subtropical zone

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Tropical zone

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Polar zone

Question 43

What is a natural resource found in abundance in the temperate zone?

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Trees

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Diamonds

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Gold

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Oil

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the temperate climate zone?

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Heavy rainfall during all seasons

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Four distinct seasons

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Warm summers and cold winters

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Trees that drop their leaves in the fall

Question 45

How does climate influence the living organisms found in a region?

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It determines which plants and animals can thrive in that environment.

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It has no effect on the types of organisms found in a region.

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It only affects the types of plants found in a region.

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It only affects the types of animals found in a region.

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a major biome found in the United States?

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Savanna

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Forest

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Desert

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Grassland

Question 47

How does latitude generally affect a region's climate?

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Higher latitude means colder climate.

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Higher latitude means warmer climate.

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Latitude doesn't affect climate.

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Latitude only affects climate near the coast.

Question 48

Which of the following best describes the subtropical climate zone?

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Mild winters and hot, humid summers

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Cold winters and cool summers

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Warm winters and cool summers

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Very little rainfall throughout the year

Question 49

True or False: The tropical climate zone experiences consistent high temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round.

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True

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False

Question 50

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

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Types of animals found in the region

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the ocean

Question 51

How does the Gulf of Mexico impact the climate of the southeastern United States?

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It makes the climate warmer and more humid.

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It makes the climate cooler and drier.

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It has no effect on the climate.

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It only affects the climate during the summer.