Climate Classification Quiz

Which vegetation type is characteristic of the Tropical Rainforest climate?

• Grassland

• Coniferous forest

• Rainforest

• Tundra

Who developed the climate classification based on temperature and precipitation patterns?

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Wladimir Koppen

• Isaac Newton

What is the distinguishing factor of the Continental climate type?

• large temperature variations between summer and winter

• Consistent warm temperatures throughout the year

• Extreme cold temperatures

• High precipitation rates

Which climate type is characterized by forever green forests with cones and needles?

• Tundra

• Desert

• Taiga

• Steppe

Which climate type experiences extremely cold temperatures and minimal snow precipitation?

• Desert

• Tropical

• Polar

• Continental

Which term is used in Geography instead of "dry" for describing regions with low precipitation?

• Wet

• Humid

• Arid

• Cold

Which climate type is characterized by moderate temperatures and four seasons?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Temperate

• Polar

What is the defining feature of the Tropical Savanna climate?

• High precipitation

• Low precipitation

• Moderate temperatures

• Extreme cold

What distinguishes the Ice Caps climate type?

• High temperatures

• Low precipitation

• Permanent ice and snow

• Dense vegetation

What type of vegetation is found in the Tundra climate?

• Coniferous forests

• Grasslands

• Evergreen forests

• Bushes, shrubs, and lichens