MCQ
Page Ref: Page 92
Climate refers to:
A. Daily weather conditions
B. Long-term average weather conditions
C. Sudden storms only
D. Seasonal rainfall only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 92
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 92
Which factor strongly influences climate?
A. Latitude
B. Altitude
C. Distance from sea
D. All of these
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: D
Reference: Found on Page Page 92
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 93
The Köppen classification is mainly based on:
A. Population density
B. Temperature and rainfall
C. Soil types only
D. Vegetation only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 93
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 94
Equatorial climate is characterized by:
A. Extreme cold
B. High temperature and heavy rainfall throughout the year
C. Dry winters only
D. Snowfall throughout the year
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 94
MCQ
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The equatorial climate region lies mainly between:
A. 0°–10° latitude
B. 20°–30° latitude
C. 40°–60° latitude
D. 60°–90° latitude
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A
Reference: Found on Page Page 94
MCQ
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The natural vegetation of equatorial climate is:
A. Tundra
B. Coniferous forest
C. Tropical evergreen forest
D. Grasslands
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C
Reference: Found on Page Page 94
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 95
The tropical monsoon climate is mainly associated with:
A. Seasonal reversal of winds
B. Constant polar winds
C. Permanent westerlies
D. Ocean salinity only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A
Reference: Found on Page Page 95
MCQ
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Savanna climate is mainly associated with:
A. Dense evergreen forests
B. Grasslands with scattered trees
C. Desert vegetation
D. Tundra vegetation
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 95
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 96
The hot desert climate is mainly found around:
A. Equator
B. Subtropical high pressure belts
C. Polar regions
D. Temperate cyclones only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 96
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 96
Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
A. Thar Desert
B. Sahara Desert
C. Gobi Desert
D. Atacama Desert
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 96
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 97
Mediterranean climate is characterized by:
A. Dry summers and wet winters
B. Wet summers and dry winters
C. Heavy snowfall throughout year
D. Uniform rainfall throughout year
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 97
Mediterranean climate is suitable for cultivation of:
A. Rice only
B. Citrus fruits and grapes
C. Coniferous trees only
D. Tundra crops only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 98
Temperate grasslands are known as Prairies in:
A. South America
B. Africa
C. North America
D. Australia
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C
Reference: Found on Page Page 98
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 99
The coniferous forests are mainly found in:
A. Equatorial regions
B. Mediterranean regions
C. Cool temperate regions
D. Desert regions
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C
Reference: Found on Page Page 99
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 99
Taiga vegetation mainly consists of:
A. Deciduous trees
B. Coniferous trees
C. Grasslands
D. Thorny shrubs
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 99
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 100
Tundra climate is characterized by:
A. High temperatures
B. Extremely cold conditions
C. Heavy rainfall throughout year
D. Dry tropical conditions
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 100
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 100
The treeless vegetation of tundra consists mainly of:
A. Mosses and lichens
B. Tropical trees
C. Thorny bushes
D. Mangroves
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A
Reference: Found on Page Page 100
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 101
Global warming is mainly caused by increase in:
A. Oxygen
B. Greenhouse gases
C. Nitrogen only
D. Dust particles only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 101
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 101
Which gas contributes most to greenhouse effect?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Helium
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C
Reference: Found on Page Page 101
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 101
The gradual increase in Earth’s temperature is called:
A. Ozone depletion
B. Global warming
C. Weathering
D. Desertification only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 101
MCQ
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Deforestation contributes to climate change because it:
A. Increases oxygen absorption
B. Reduces carbon dioxide absorption
C. Decreases rainfall only
D. Stops wind circulation only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 101
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 102
The Kyoto Protocol is related to:
A. Ocean conservation
B. Climate change control
C. Earthquake management
D. Wildlife conservation only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 102
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 92
Climate is different from weather because climate refers to:
A. Daily atmospheric conditions
B. Long-term atmospheric patterns
C. Sudden storms only
D. Wind speed only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 92
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 96
The main cause of desert climate is:
A. Equatorial low pressure
B. Descending dry air in subtropical highs
C. Heavy convectional rainfall
D. Polar easterlies only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 96
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 97
Mediterranean regions receive rainfall mainly during:
A. Summer
B. Winter
C. Spring only
D. Autumn only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 97
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 98
Steppe climate is associated with:
A. Dense forests
B. Grasslands
C. Polar deserts
D. Evergreen forests only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 98
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 101
Climate change can lead to:
A. Sea-level rise
B. Glacier melting
C. Extreme weather events
D. All of these
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: D
Reference: Found on Page Page 101
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Page Ref: Page 101
The main source of greenhouse gases is:
A. Natural forests only
B. Human activities and fossil fuel burning
C. Ocean currents only
D. Earthquakes only
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: B
Reference: Found on Page Page 101
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 94
Which climatic region experiences very little annual temperature variation?
A. Equatorial region
B. Desert region
C. Tundra region
D. Temperate grasslands
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: A
Reference: Found on Page Page 94
MCQ
Page Ref: Page 100
Which climatic region experiences severe winters and short summers?
A. Equatorial climate
B. Mediterranean climate
C. Tundra climate
D. Monsoon climate
Correct Answer / Reference:
Option: C
Reference: Found on Page Page 100