Climates Around the World
Grade 3 Science Worksheet
Circle the answer.
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
This place is also hot most of the year. Use the rainfall graph. Which climate fits?
- grassland climate
- rainforest climate
- desert climate
- temperate climate
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
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
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
This place is warm all year. Use the rainfall graph. Which climate fits best?
- polar climate
- grassland climate
- desert climate
- rainforest climate
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
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
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
Use the graph. Which region most likely has the wetter climate?
- Region A
- Region B
- they get equal rain
- neither region gets rain