World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part III

World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part III


The Hot Desert and Mid-Latitude Desert Climates

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

I. Deserts are region of scanty rainfall.

II. The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents between latitudes 15 degree and 30 degree North and South.

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

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ANSWER: c. Both



2. Which of the following deserts are not hot deserts?

a. Arabian desert
b. Thar desert
c. Kalahari desert
d. Gobi desert

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ANSWER: d. Gobi desert



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

I. Deserts are the regions of permanent drought.

II. The diurnal range of temperature in the deserts is very great.

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

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ANSWER: c. Both



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

I. The predominant vegetation of both hot and mid-latitude deserts is xerophytic or drought resistant crops.

II. Plants that exist in deserts have highly specialized means of adapting themselves to the arid environment.

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

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ANSWER: c. Both



5. Match the following tribes wityh their respective houses.

I. Bushmen --------- A) Tents
II. Bindibu -------- B) Zeriba
III. Tuaregs ------- C) Sherms
IV. Bedouin ------- D) Wurlies

a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
c. IC,IIB,IIIA,IVD
d. IC,IID,IIIB,IVA

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ANSWER: d. IC,IID,IIIB,IVA



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

I. The nomadic herdsmen represent a more advanced group of desert dwellers who pursue a livestock economy.

II. They ride on animals instead of walking and heavily clad against the blazing sun, the stormy winds and the chilly nights.

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

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ANSWER: c. Both



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

I. The caravan traders are the travelling merchants of the desert.
II. The camel is used by the caravans as pack animal.

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

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ANSWER: c. Both


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