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UNIT

Name:

Diagnostic

Class:

1 Match the instruments with the elements of climate they measure.

a. thermometer

1. wind

b. barometer

2. humidity

c. rain gauge

3. temperature

d. hygrometer

4. atmospheric pressure

e. anemometer

5. precipitation

2 Complete the definitions. There is one extra word.

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a. A

is a document that shows rainfall, minimum and maximum

temperatures and cloud cover.

b. 

is the measurement of the distance of a place from the Equator.

c. A

is a storm with very strong wind.

d. A

is a large amount of water that inundates land that is usually dry.

e. 

is the height above sea level.

3 Circle the words to complete the sentences.

a. Regions in the extreme north or south have an alpine / a continental / a polar climate.
b. Coastal areas have a continental / an oceanic / a tropical climate.
c. High mountains have a polar / a continental / an alpine climate.
d. Inland areas have a continental / a Mediterranean / an oceanic climate.
e. Regions near the Equator have a tropical / a Mediterranean / an equatorial climate.
4 List examples of extreme weather.

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