Africa: Climate and Vegetation Quiz

What is the main reason why rainforests are hot?

• Rainfall during winter

• Heavy rainfall all year

• Strong winds from the North

• Direct sunlight on the Equator

What is the canopy in a rainforest?

• A ceiling of tree branches and leaves

• The ground in the forest

• A layer of snow covering the trees

• A type of desert plant

What is the purpose of waxy leaves in plants?

• To provide shade for other plants

• To scare away predators

• To attract more sunlight

• To save water by preventing evaporation

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term

• Weather only happens in deserts, climate in forests

• Weather is always hot, climate is always cold

• Weather is predictable, climate is unpredictable

What is a characteristic of savanna woodland?

• Cold and humid climate

• Many rivers and no trees.

• No trees or shrubs, only grass

• There are trees and shrubs that form a light canopy

What is Kilimanjaro?

• A river in Africa

• A nomadic tribe in Africa

• A mountain in Africa

• An animal that eats plants

What is Sahel?

• The need to build more huts

• Not enough sun

• Semiarid area around Sahara

• At constant risk of desertification

What is a common characteristic of sand deserts?

• Abundance of vegetation

• Presence of water bodies

• Consists of sand dunes shaped by the wind

• Low temperatures year-round

What is the main characteristic of the Subtropical Climate Zone?

• Rains all year and plants grow all year

• Extreme temperatures with no seasons

• Plants grow only a few months of the year

• Lots of sun and very little clouds in summer

What is the main feature of the Cold/Polar Zone?

• Direct solar radiation all year

• Day length varies a lot

• Sun's rays come in a flat angle

• Very hot all year