Q. Most of Alaska experiences which type of climate?
a) Subarctic or polar
b) Mediterranean
c) Arid
d) Humid continental
Q. Which U.S. region has an alpine climate?
a) Coastal California
b) Many mountainous areas of the American West
c) Great Plains
d) Gulf Coast
Q. Which of the following U.S. locations has a tropical climate?
a) Hawaii
b) Colorado
c) Washington
d) New York
Q. What type of extreme weather is most common in states bordering the Gulf of Mexico?
a) Wildfires
b) Hurricanes
c) Blizzards
d) Tornadoes
Q. What region of the United States is known as “Tornado Alley”?
a) Central U.S. (Great Plains region)
b) Pacific Northwest
c) Florida Peninsula
d) Appalachian Mountains
Q. How has extreme weather changed in the United States in the 21st century compared to the 1960s?
a) Heat waves have tripled in frequency
b) Tornadoes have stopped occurring
c) The Southwest has become wetter
d) Hurricanes have become less common
Q. Which weather condition has worsened in the American Southwest over time?
a) Droughts
b) Flooding
c) Heavy snowfall
d) Increased humidity
Q. What is a key factor making the most attractive regions for population growth also the most vulnerable?
a) Increased frequency of extreme weather events
b) Lack of economic opportunities
c) Limited transportation networks
d) Proximity to mountains
Q. How many species of vascular plants occur in the contiguous United States and Alaska?
a) 1,800
b) 17,000
c) 91,000
d) 428
Q. Which U.S. state has over 1,800 species of flowering plants, most of which are not found on the mainland?
a) Hawaii
b) California
c) Florida
d) Texas