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1

The two most important factors in describing a climate are:
A)Temperature & precipitation
B)Location & species
C)Precipitation & geography
D)Temperature & soil structure
2

Using the following climatograph of data taken in Red Deer between 1971-2000, what was the total precipitation in the month of August?
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A)16 mm
B)9 mm
C)80 mm
D)70 mm
3

Using the climatograph from the previous question, what was the average temperature in May?
A)7°C
B)10°C
C)0°C
D)-8°C
4

According to the climatograph above, what would the approximate average annual temperature be in Red Deer?
A)-12°C
B)3°C
C)8°C
D)13°C
5

Using the same climatograph, what information is placed on the horizontal axis?
A)Temperature
B)Precipitation
C)Months
D)Temperature & Precipitation.
6

Scientists would classify the city or town in which you live as your:
A)Home
B)Habitat
C)Ecosystem
D)Biome
7

The foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta would be classified as:
A)Biosphere
B)Biome
C)Ecosystem
D)Habitat





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