Climate and Geography Quiz

What is climate, and how does it differ from weather?

• a) Climate is the daily weather pattern, and weather is the long-term average.

• b) Climate is the average daily and seasonal weather patterns over a long period of time, while weather is the daily weather pattern.

• c) Climate and weather are the same things.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main latitude lines?

• a) Arctic Circle

• b) Antarctic Circle

• c) Tropic of Cancer

• d) Prime Meridian

• e) Tropic of Capricorn

What is the equator, and how does it affect temperature?

• a) The equator is a visible line around the Earth, and the closer you live to it, the colder it is.

• b) The equator is an invisible line around the Earth, and the closer you live to it, the hotter it is.

• c) The equator has no impact on temperature.

Why do the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience different types of weather at the same time of year?

• a) Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

• b) Because of the equator's influence.

• c) It's a random occurrence.

Name the five main climate zones.

• a) Polar, Arid, Mediterranean, Mountains, Temperate

• b) Tropical, Arctic, Antarctic, Dry, Temperate

• c) Arid, Mediterranean, Temperate, Tropical, Polar

Describe the characteristics of a Temperate climate.

• a) Extremely cold and dry with constant snow.

• b) Mild temperatures, four seasons, snow, changeable weather.

What are the characteristics of a Tropical climate?

• a) Constant temperature, low rainfall, and no distinct seasons.

• b) Constant temperature, high rainfall, wet season, and dry season.

Why are Tropical climates ideal for growing a range of plants and providing habitats for creatures?

• a) Due to constant low temperatures.

• b) Because of high temperatures and dry conditions.

• c) High temperatures and consistent rainfall support diverse plant life.

Define precipitation.

• a) The temperature at which water freezes.

• b) Any form of water falling from the sky, liquid or solid.

Which city experiences an average temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius with as much as 2000mm of rainfall annually?

• a) Seville

• b) London

• c) Cairo

• d) Manaus