World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part I

World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part I


The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate

1. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The equatorial, hot, wet climate is found between 5 and 10 north and south of the equator.

II. Its greatest extent is found in the lowlands of the Amazon, the Congo, Malaysia and the East Indies.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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ANSWER: c. Both



2. What are the most important characteristics of the Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate?

I. Great uniformity of temperature
II. No winter
III. Heavy precipitation

a. I only
b. I and III only
c. II only
d. All

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ANSWER: d. All



3. What are the characteristics features of the equatorial vegetation?

I. A great variety of vegetation
II. A distinct layer arrangement
III. Multiple species

a. I only
b. II and III only
c. III only
d. All

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ANSWER: d. All



4. Which of the following crops are cultivated in the equatorial regions?

I. Natural Rubber
II. Cocoa
III. Tobacco
IV. Sugar

a. I and II only
b. II and III only
c. III and IV only
d. All

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ANSWER: d. All



5. What are the factors affect the development of equatorial regions?

I. Excessive heat and high humidity is oppressive and enervating.
II. Prevalence of bacteria and insect pests.
III. Rapid deterioration of tropical soils.

a. I and II only
b. III only
c. II and III only
d. All

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ANSWER: d. All




The Tropical Monsoon and Tropical Marine Climates

6. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The basic cause of monsoon climates is the difference in the rate of heating and cooling of land and sea.
II. This climate is best developed in the Indian sub-continent, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and parts of Vietnam.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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ANSWER: c. Both



7. In the Tropical Monsoon Climate, there are three distinct seasons are distinguishable. Match the following seasons with their months:

I. The cool, dry season -------- A) Mid-June to September
II. The hot dry season ------- B) October to February
III. The rainy season -------- C) March to Mid-June

a. IA,IIB,IIIC
b. IB,IIA,IIIC
c. IC,IIA,IIIB
d. IB,IIC,IIIA

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ANSWER: d. IB,IIC,IIIA


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  • RE: World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part I -Jawad (02/13/16)
  • Very Helpful stuff. Thanks Alot