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Impact of Climate on People

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why are stilt houses commonly found in areas with heavy rainfall?

a)

To help collect rainwater

b)

To stay above flood levels

c)

To avoid wild animals

d)


To get better views

2.

Which house type is best suited for snowy regions?

a)

Stilt house

b)

Tent

c)

Thatched house

d)

Igloo

3.

Which of the following is an adaptation in housing due to hot and dry climate?

a)

Thick mud walls

b)

Snow-covered roofs

c)

Raised wooden floors

d)

Houses made of ice

4.

How does climate affect people’s occupations?

a)

Climate decides people's nationality

b)

Climate changes people’s names

c)

Climate changes people’s birth dates

d)

Climate affects the types of jobs available, like fishing or herding

5.

Why do people in hot climates wear light-colored clothes?

a)

To match the color of the sand

b)

To look fashionable

c)

To reflect sunlight and stay cool

d)

To absorb heat

6.

What is one way climate influences food habits in cold areas?
A. Climate has no role in food choices
B. Climate has no role in food choices
C. People in cold areas eat high-energy food to stay warm
D. People in hot areas only eat meat

a)

Climate has no role in food choices

b)

People in cold areas eat high-energy food to stay warm

c)

People eat the same food all over the world

d)

People in cold areas only eat food that keep the body cool

7.

What is a major disadvantage of flat roofs in regions with heavy snowfall?

a)

They are costlier to construct

b)

They absorb too much sunlight

c)

They cannot drain melted snow properly

d)

They might break under the weight of snow

8.

Houses built using bamboo and wood are commonly found in which type of region?

a)

Freezing mountain ranges

b)

Dry and sandy deserts

c)

Icy polar zones

d)

Humid and rainy areas

9.

Which aspect of human life is least influenced by the climate of a place?

a)

Festivals

b)

Food eaten

c)

Design of homes

d)

Jobs people do

10.

Which statement best summarises the overall impact of climate on people?

A  B choices. C Climate mainly changes political systems. D Climate influences languages more than buildings.

a)

Climate only affects leisure activities

b)

Climate shapes housing, clothing, food, and transport choices

c)

Climate mainly changes political systems

d)

Climate influences languages more than buildings