Climate Zones of the World Quiz

Who introduced the concept of climate zones in 1884?

• Gregor Mendel

• Charles Darwin

• Wladimir Köppen

• Alfred Wegener

Which climate group is denoted by the letter A in the Köppen Climate Classification?

• Dry Climate

• Tropical Climate

• Temperate Climate

• Polar Climate

Which climate subtype is also known as Equatorial climate?

• Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am)

• Tropical Wet And Dry Climate (Aw or As)

• Tropical Rainforest Climate (Af)

• Hot Desert Climate (BWh)

Where is the hot desert climate (BWh) subtype mainly experienced?

• Central Africa

• Northern Europe

• Southeast Asia

• South America

Which climate subtype is experienced in the Pacific Northwest and parts of South Africa?

• Warm Summer Humid Continental Climate (Dfb)

• Hot Summer Humid Continental Climate (Dfa)

• Cold Summer Mediterranean Climate (Csc)

• Warm Summer Mediterranean Climate (Csb)

In which climate group are the regions with hot summers and cold winters placed?

• Polar Climate

• Temperate Climate

• Dry Climate

• Tropical Climate

Which climate subtype is experienced in the Gobi Desert and Patagonian Desert?

• Warm Summer Humid Continental Climate (Dfb)

• Subarctic Climate (Dfc)

• Cold Desert Climate (BWk)

• Hot Desert Climate (BWh)

Where is the monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Cwa) subtype experienced?

• Southern Australia

• North America

• Central America

• Central Asia

Which climate group is mostly experienced in the mid-latitude regions in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Polar Climate

• Temperate Climate

• Dry Climate

• Tropical Climate

What is the average temperature during the warmest month in the warm summer humid continental climate (Dfb) subtype?

• Around 71.6°F

• Around 64°F

• Less than 72°F

• More than 72°F