Class 11 Geography Chapter 4 Climate Quiz 21 (60 MCQs)

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1. Climate is influenced by latitude. True or False
2. Which of these is a continent?
3. Which is NOT a characteristic of Climate
4. When an El Nino occurs, there is no change in the Earth's weather patterns.
5. What is the lowest point in the West region of the United States?
6. Nearly 80% of Australians live in ..... areas.
7. How does the climate in Seville and Santiago differ at the same time of the year?
8. Which term best matches the definition? Any of the world's main continuous expanses of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America)
9. What is a region?
10. Which term best matches the definition? Earth's crust is made up of separate sections that are like very large plates. These sections move around constantly because they float on melted rock.
11. What is the name of the deepest lake in Russia?
12. The northwest, an arid part of Oklahoma, averages only eighteen inches of annual rainfall. On the other hand the southeast gets about ..... inches.
13. What is the largest country in Latin America, in size and population?
14. Which of the following recieves heavy rainfall in the month of October and November?
15. Which ocean current is responsible for the cool climate along the west coast of South America?
16. What is the main characteristic of the low latitude climate zone?
17. The tectonically active country that is also the westernmost country in the Northern European subregion is .....
18. In which climate zone would you find the Great Barrier Reef?
19. Which region had the MOST advantages for trade and shipping (clue:good ports, many rivers, and mixed farming)?
20. Why are fishing and shipping important to Australia's economy?
21. Which of the following does NOT exert a major influence on Earth's overall climate?
22. Which Georgia region possesses the state's ONLY source of coal?
23. What impact did the harsh winters have on the New England colonies?
24. Why is a mild climate good for growing food?
25. Serves as the geological boundary between Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions.
26. Having a large amount of arable land is MOST helpful for which industry in Cuba?
27. Short and tall grasses, shrubs-Herds of migrating animals
28. How does distance from the sea affect temperature?
29. What activity is popular to do in Whistler?
30. What is the warmest month in the Philippines?
31. How many transportation systems does Georgia have that impact the state's travel and trade?
32. Remember Western Asia (Middle East) ..... What are the most common biomes (climate zones) in Western Asia (The Middle East)?
33. What is the direction a place faces called?
34. Based on the climate zones described, which Canadian region would be most challenging for year-round agriculture?
35. What are the 2 coastal mountain ranges in South Asia
36. What climate is worst for mosquitoes?
37. Carbon dioxide are release when fossil fuels are burned.
38. Hurricane season, from June to November, makes Cuba a vulnerable place to live. For this reason, where are Cuba's most populated cities located?
39. In which climate type do most agricultural products in California grow in?
40. About how many people live in Latin America (2008)?
41. Which part of India receives rainfall from both the South-West and North-West monsoons?
42. If Mya sails northeast from Brisbane, the capital of the Australian state of Queensland, what body of water will she travel across?
43. Circular movement around an axis
44. In the mid-latitude desert summers are ..... to hot and winters are cool to freezing.
45. A less developed country will have to be concerned about what in the future?
46. How does the presence of major rivers benefit Georgia's economy?
47. Bobcats are nocturnal mammals, which means they
48. What is the main factor that influences climate due to its effect on the distribution of solar energy?
49. What type of climate is found near the Tropic of Capricorn in Brazil?
50. Humans in extreme climates need .....
51. What are some of the potential solutions to mitigate climate change?
52. ..... is the term meteorologists use to describe rain, snow, heat, cold, ice, etc.
53. What might result from warming temperatures according to the text?
54. Dense thickets of shrubs, bushes and small trees found in South California are called .....
55. In Trinidad and Tobago, generally, the wet season temperatures are warmer than the dry season temperatures with September being the warmest wet season month.
56. "The natural vegetation found here consists of scattered scrub and cactus, plants that can live with little moisture and wide temperature ranges. Sometimes underground springs may support an oasis, or an area of lush vegetation. Sandy dunes or rocky surfaces may cover the landscape, but sometimes crops can be grown through irrigation." What type of landscape and climate is described in this quote?
57. This type of map shows landforms, like rivers or mountains.
58. A group of cities that have built up into one huge urban area and are connected by transportation and trade is
59. Weather ..... every day.
60. Give an example of a less developed country.