Climates Around the World

Grade 3 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   A region is hot and dry almost all year, with very little rain. Which climate fits?

   • polar climate
   • desert climate
   • rainforest climate
2. 2.

   A region is warm and gets rain in most months of the year. Which climate fits?

   • desert climate
   • temperate climate
   • rainforest climate
3. 3.

   A region is very cold all year, and the ground stays frozen. Which climate fits?

   • temperate climate
   • polar climate
   • rainforest climate
4. 4.

   Climate describes the weather over how long?

   • one week
   • one afternoon
   • many years
5. 5.

   Which is a fact about climate, not a weather report?

   • It is snowing right now.
   • This city usually has hot summers.
   • Tomorrow will be windy.
6. 6.

   Places near the equator are usually what?

   • cold all year
   • warm all year
   • snowy every winter
7. 7.

   A family is visiting a rainforest. What should they pack?

   • light clothes and a raincoat
   • warm mittens and a scarf
   • a heavy coat and snow boots
8. 8.

   The graph shows a place's average temperature. Water freezes at 32°F. What climate does this place most likely have?

   • rainforest climate
   • polar climate
   • desert climate
9. 9.

   Why is it colder at the top of a mountain than at the bottom?

   • the top gets more rain
   • the air is colder higher up
   • the top is closer to the ocean
10. 10.

    Which two kinds of data describe a climate?

    • temperature and rain or snow
    • the number of rivers and lakes
    • clouds today and wind today