Quiz 3

How many climate zones are included in the Köppen classification system?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which Köppen climate zone is identified based on dryness rather than temperature?

• A (Tropical)

• B (Arid/Dry)

• C (Temperate)

• D (Continental)

What marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Winter solstice

• Spring equinox

• Summer solstice

• Autumn equinox

During an equinox, what happens to the length of day and night?

• Days are longer than nights

• Nights are longer than days

• Day and night are approximately equal in length

• It depends on the hemisphere

What happens when the Moon is closer to Earth?

• High tide occurs

• Low tide occurs

• The ocean currents slow down

• Climate zones change

Differentiate ONE (1) difference between tropical rainforest and tropical savannah

climates. (2 marks)

State TWO (2) seasons typically experienced in tropical climates. (2 marks)

Define ‘tidal force’. (2 marks)

Compare ONE (1) effect of roll and pitch on a ship’s stability. (2 marks)

State TWO (2) human activity that contributes the most to climate change. (2 marks)