The main factor which determines the climate of any area is
Correct Answer:
(B) Latitude
Latitude is the main factor which determines the climate of any area. The major belts of the climate have been divided according to the different latitudes.
Ques: 2
By which of the following is the maximum percentage of Earth covered?
Correct Answer:
(A) Arid Region
About one-third area on Earth is covered by arid region which is greater than all other geographical regions.
Ques: 3
Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Areas lying within five to eight-degree latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year.
Reason (R) : High temperature and high humidity cause convectional rainfall mostly in the noon near the equator.
By using the codes given below, select the correct answer:
Code:
(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A)
Correct Answer:
(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of
The climatic region of equatorial line spreads between 50 -100 latitudes in both the hemispheres. There are two important features of this climatic region:
(1) Constant high temperature throughout the year.
(2) Constant high rainfall throughout the year. Hence, assertion (A) is correct.
Due to high temperature throughout the year, there is high humidity which results in conventional rains mostly in noon. As the day progresses, the intensity of rain gets reduced. Hence, (R) is also correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Ques: 4
Which of the following continents has all types of climatic zones?
Correct Answer:
(D) Asia
Earth is divided into three types of climatic zones – Tropical, temperate and cold. These spread from the equatorial line to the poles. Asia is expanded from the Equator to the North Pole; hence it is home to all types of climatic zones.
Ques: 5
Which among the following countries doesn’t come under the category of equatorial climate?
Correct Answer:
(B) Ethiopia
Ethiopia does not come under the category of equatorial climate. Congo, Gabon and Zaire are situated on the equatorial line.
Ques: 6
In which of the following areas, Mediterranean climate does not prevail?
Correct Answer:
(D) Pampas
The Pampas are fertile South American lowlands that cover more than 750,000 km2 and include the Argentine province of Buenos Aries, La Pampa, Santa Fe, Entre Rios and Cordoa, all of Uruguay and the southernmost Brazillian state, Rio Grande do Sul. The climate is temperate with precipitation of 600 to 1200 mm. The climate is generally temperate, gradually giving away to more subtropical climate in the north and to a semi-arid climate on the western fringes.
Ques: 7
A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:
Warm and dry climate.
Mild and wet winter.
Evergreen oak trees.
The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?
Correct Answer:
(A) Mediterranean
Characteristics of warm and dry climate, mild and wet winter and evergreen Oak trees are related to the Mediterranean region. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
Ques: 8
What are the most important characteristics of the Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate?1. Great uniformity of temperature2. No winter3. Heavy precipitation
Correct Answer:
(D) All of the above
The Hot, Wet Equatorial Climate is characterized by high and consistent temperatures year-round, a lack of distinct winter seasons, and very heavy precipitation. These are the three most important characteristics.
Great uniformity of temperature: Temperatures remain consistently high, averaging around 27°C (80°F). The diurnal (day-night) and annual temperature ranges are small.
No winter: There is no distinct cold season or winter.
Heavy precipitation: Rainfall is abundant and well-distributed throughout the year, with no dry season. The annual average precipitation is typically over 150 cm (60 inches).
These factors contribute to the dense tropical rainforests that thrive in this climate
Ques: 9
Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The environment of the equatorial regions is conducive for plants not
for humans. Reason (R) : The average annual temperature difference is very low in equatorial regions.
By using the code given below, select the correct answer:
(A) and (R) are individually true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
Correct Answer:
(D) is false, but (R) is true.
The region between 5° to 10° latitude on north and south of the Equator is known as equatorial region. In this region, there is constant high temperature and heavy rainfall occurs throughout the year. The climate of this region is not conducive for humans but it is conducive for vegetation. Evergreen forests are found here. Humidity persists all day and hence the area becomes prone to disease. Hence (A) is false but (R) is true.
Ques: 10
Mediterranean climate is not found in which among the following town ?
Correct Answer:
(D) New York
Mediterranean climate extends 30°-40° latitudes around the Mediterranean Sea and is experienced in the western parts of continents besides Rome. These areas are – South California, Los Angeles in North America, Central Chile in South America, Cape Town in South Africa & South Australia. Thus, it is clear that New York, located on the east coast of the USA does not fall under the Mediterranean climate.
Ques: 11
"Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders." The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
Correct Answer:
(B) Central Asian Steppe
In Central Asian Steppes, the climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be a nomadic herder.
Ques: 12
Which of the following pair matchings is correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) Equatorial Zone-rain with thunder in the noon
The Mediterranean sea climatic region receives rainfall inwinters. In equatorial regions, convectional rain occurs with thunder in noon almost throughout the year. In Monsoon regions, the major rainfall is received by Monsoon winds. In Desert regions, rainfall is either negligible or indefinite. Hence, the correctly matched pair is option (b).
Ques: 13
Variations in the length of day and night time from season to season are due to –
The earth’s rotation on its axis
The earth’s revolution around the sun in an elliptical manner.
Latitudinal position of the place.
Revolution of the earth on axis
Which of the above-mentioned statement/statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 2 and 4 only
Earth is tilted on its axis. If Earth would not have been tilted on its axis, then days and nights would have been equal everywhere. In the same way, if Earth would not have been revolving around the sun, then there would have been always longer days and shorter nights in one hemisphere and longer nights and shorter days in the other hemisphere. But except the equatorial line, the difference is seen in the length of the days and nights in different seasons. On equatorial line, days and nights are always equal.
Ques: 14
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/ reasons?
Thermal difference between land and water.
Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
Presence of strong winds in the interior.
Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct Answer:
(A) 1 only
The reason behind the high annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is the thermal difference between the land and water. The land gets heated rapidly through the insolation of the sun whereas water gets heated very slowly. Due to this, the weather of the coastal areas remains cold as compared to the terrestrial regions. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. But other statements given in the codes are not true.
Ques: 15
Match List- I with List- II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List- I List- II
(Natural Vegetation) (Region)
Epiphytes 1. Mediterranean
Acacia 2. Equatorial
Baobab 3. Sahara
Cedars 4. Savanna
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 2 3 4 1
The correct match of List-I with List-II is as follows :
List- I List- II
(Natural Vegetation) (Region)
Epiphytes - Equatorial
Acacia - Sahara
Baobab - Savanna
Cedars - Mediterranean
The correct answer is option (a).
Ques: 16
Match List- I with List- II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List- I List- II
(Vegetation Type) (Region)
Maquis 1. California
Fynbos 2. Mediterranean Sea Coastal Region
Chaparral 3. South Africa
Matorral 4. Chile
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(A) 2 3 1 4
The correct match of List-I with List-II is as follows :
Maquis - Mediterranean Sea Coastal Region
Fynbos - South Africa
Chaparral - California
Matorral - Chile
As, per question the correct answer is option (a).
Ques: 17
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
Correct Answer:
(D) A definite dry and wet season
The Tropical Savannah Region is characterized by a distinct wet season and dry season, with the wet season typically occurring in the summer months and the dry season occurring in the winter months. During the wet season, there is significant rainfall, while during the dry season, there is little to no rainfall. This type of climate is also known as a tropical savanna climate or a tropical wet-dry climate.
Therefore, option (d) "A definite dry and wet season" is the correct answer.