Practice Geography Quiz #3

Why is Paris, France generally warmer in April than Winnipeg, Canada, despite both cities being at similar latitudes?

• Paris is closer to the equator

• Paris has a higher altitude than Winnipeg

• Ocean currents near Paris moderate the temperature

• Winnipeg is located on a continent, affecting its climate more drastically

What are the two most significant factors in defining different climate regions?

• Temperature and precipitation

• Elevation and latitude

• Soil type and vegetation

• Population density and urbanization

What is the most common method used by geographers to describe climate patterns?

• Using temperature averages

• Using precipitation levels

• Using latitude lines on a globe

• Using ocean currents

Which climate region is characterized by less than ten inches of rain a year and a few well-adapted plants and animals?

• Tropical wet

• Desert

• Humid subtropical

• Marine west coast

What type of vegetation is associated with the tropical wet climate as described in the image?

• Sparse vegetation

• Rain forest

• Deciduous forest

• Tundra

Based on the map, the Tropical Wet climate region is generally located around what latitude line?

• closer to the equator

• closer to one of the poles

• closer to the Tropics of Capricorn or Cancer

Look at the circle on the first map that shows the Southeastern part of the United States. What TWO climate sub regions are part of the Southeastern United States?

• Humid subtropical and Marine west coast

• Humid continental and Subarctic

• Humid subtropical and Desert

• Mediterranean and Tundra

What is the average temperature throughout the year in the Tropical Wet subregion?

• 80°F

• 90°F

• 70°F

• 60°F

Where are Tropical Wet climates primarily found?

• Central and South America, Africa, and Southwest Asia

• Europe and North America

• East Asia and Australia

• Northern Africa and Middle East

What characterizes the climate of the Tropical Wet and Dry subregion?

• A rainy season in summer and a dry season in winter

• Constant rainfall throughout the year

• Heavy snowfall in winter

• High temperatures all year round