6th Grade Geography Quiz: Altitude, Latitude, and Climate Concepts
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What does altitude refer to?

  • The type of weather patterns an area has over a long period of time
  • The measure of the variety and number of organisms that live in an area
  • The distance from the equator
  • Distance above sea level (correct)

    • How is biodiversity defined?

  • The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
  • The measure of the variety and number of organisms that live in an area (correct)
  • The type of weather patterns an area has, on average, over a long period of time
  • Distance from the equator

    • What is the main characteristic of a biome?

  • Distance above sea level
  • The measure of the variety and number of organisms that live in an area
  • The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere
  • Major climate region with particular plant and animals (correct)

    • Why is climate different from weather?

    <p>Climate refers to the type of weather patterns over a long period, while weather is short term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to humidity and biodiversity when moving from the equator to the poles?

    <p>Both humidity and biodiversity decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography and Climate

    • Altitude: Distance above sea level

    Climate and Weather

    • Climate: The type of weather patterns an area has, on average, over a long period of time
    • Weather: Short-term atmospheric conditions (rains, temperature, etc.)
    • Climate vs. Weather: Climate refers to long-term patterns, while weather refers to short-term conditions

    Humidity and Atmospheric Conditions

    • Relative Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere relative to how much the air could hold at a certain temperature

    Biomes and Biodiversity

    • Biome: A major climate region with particular plant and animal species
    • Biodiversity: The measure of the variety and number of organisms that live in an area
    • Biome and Biodiversity relationship: As you move from the equator to the poles, humidity and biodiversity decrease

    Latitude and Geography

    • Latitude: Distance from the equator
    • Ocean Currents: The east Atlantic current impacts the east coast of the USA

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    Test your knowledge of altitude, latitude, and climate concepts in geography. Match each definition to the correct term from the word bank provided. Perfect for 6th-grade students studying geography topics like biomes, biodiversity, and relative humidity.

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