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Climates Around the World

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Circle the answer.

1.
This place is warm all year. Use the rainfall graph. Which climate does it most likely have?
- polar climate
- tropical rainforest climate
- desert climate
- temperate climate
2.
This place is also hot most of the year. Use the rainfall graph. Which climate fits?
- grassland climate
- rainforest climate
- desert climate
- temperate climate
3.
A coastal city has milder summers and winters than a city far inland the same distance from the equator. Why?
- nearby mountains warm the city
- the nearby ocean keeps temperatures milder
- the coast gets less sunlight
- the inland city is closer to the sun
4.
A weather report says rain tomorrow. A climate report says spring is usually rainy. What is the difference?
- weather is many years; climate is one day
- climate changes every hour
- weather is one day; climate is the usual pattern
- they mean the same thing
5.
This place gets rain or snow in every season. Use the temperature graph. Which climate fits best?
- temperate climate
- rainforest climate
- desert climate
- polar climate
6.
This place is warm all year. Use the rainfall graph. Which climate fits best?
- polar climate
- grassland climate
- desert climate
- rainforest climate
7.
A city high in the mountains is near a city at sea level. Which is usually cooler?
- the mountain city, because it is closer to the sun
- the sea-level city, because it is lower
- the mountain city, because it is higher
- both are the same, because they are close
8.
Why do scientists use 30 years of records to describe a climate?
- many years show the usual pattern
- older records are not correct
- climate changes every 30 days
- one year of data is enough
9.
A desert can be hot or cold. What do all deserts have in common?
- very high temperatures
- many tall trees
- very little rain or snow
- heavy snow every winter
10.
Use the graph. Which region most likely has the wetter climate?
- Region A
- Region B
- they get equal rain
- neither region gets rain

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About this worksheet

Climates around the world helps third graders connect observations with scientific explanations instead of memorizing isolated facts. Students may mix up weather and climate, or name a climate from one clue when two clues are needed. This worksheet uses short evidence-based situations so students must read the setup, identify the pattern, and choose the answer that fits the science idea named in the title. Students tell weather from climate, use temperature and rainfall data together to name a climate, and explain how the equator, elevation and oceans affect climate.

Support versions use familiar examples and direct wording. Standard and challenge versions add closer distractors and require more comparison. Encourage your child to point to the evidence in the prompt before choosing an answer. If the answer does not explain the observation or solve the stated problem, it is probably a distractor. That habit builds careful science reasoning and prepares students for longer investigations.

What your child will learn

Tell weather from climate
Use temperature and rain data together
Explain what shapes a climate
Compare regions with graphs

NGSS standard: 3-ESS2-2

Worked example

A place that is hot most of the year and gets only a few millimeters of rain each month has a desert climate.

Common mistake

Naming a climate from rain alone when temperature is also needed.

Helpful hint

Use both temperature and rain or snow.

Next skill: Define Engineering Problems Earlier: Environment and Traits

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with climates around the world?

Naming a climate from rain alone when temperature is also needed.

How can I help my child with climates around the world?

Use both temperature and rain or snow.

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