Equatorial and Hot Deserts

It refers to the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator.

• Globe

• Latitude

• Proximity

• Altitude

It is the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

• Direction

• Proximity

• Latitude

• Altitude

Which of the following is not a characteristic of hot deserts

• High humidity

• Very hot during daytime

• Very cold during night time

• Warm, dry winds

Which of the following may cause hot desert climates?

• Upwelling currents

• High intensity precipitation

• Altitude

• Longitude

Which of the following is true?

• Windspeed in rainforests is high.

• Solar radiation is dispersed near the equator.

• In equatorial climates there is high diurnal temperature range.

• Regions with equatorial climates receive less amount of rainfall.

An equatorial climate is usually found in ____________.

• 30 degree N and S of the equator

• 20 and 25 degrees N and S of the equator

• 10 to 15 degrees N and S of the equator

• 10 to 15 degrees from the N and S pole

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an equatorial climate?

• Rainfall is mainly correctional

• Lack of seasons

• Cloud cover varies

• High diurnal temperature range

Which of the following countries has an equatorial climate?

• Philippines

• Brazil

• Canada

• Papua New Guinea

Temperatures in high altitudes is ________.

• High

• Low

• Boiling

• Contracting

Which can be a difference between equatorial and hot desert climates?

• Presence of vegetation

• Lack seasons

• High temperatures

• Amount of rainfall