Arid Climate Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's land is covered in arid climate?

• 25%

• 33%

• 40%

• 50%

What does the word "arid" mean?

• Cold

• Wet

• Dry

• Windy

Most deserts are found along which latitude line?

• The Equator

• 30° latitude line

• 45° latitude line

• The Prime Meridian

How much rain must an area receive to be classified as having an arid climate?

• Less than 5 inches per year

• Less than 10 inches per year

• Less than 15 inches per year

• Less than 20 inches per year

Which desert is mentioned as an example where temperatures can be extremely high or low?

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Atacama Desert

What adaptation allows camels to survive in an arid climate?

• They can fly to find water

• They can store water and drink 40 gallons in 10 minutes

• They can go without food for weeks

• They have thick fur to protect from the sun

Which arid climate area is so dry that no plants can survive?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Kalahari Desert