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World Climate Zones

Geography ⇒ World Geography

World Climate Zones starts at 7 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in World Climate Zones. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the climatic conditions of the humid continental climate zone.
Describe the impact of latitude on the distribution of world climate zones.
Describe the main climatic features of the savanna climate zone.
Describe the main differences between the tropical and temperate climate zones.
Describe the main features of the steppe climate zone.
Explain how ocean currents influence world climate zones.
Explain the difference between arid and semi-arid climate zones.
Explain the main characteristics of the Mediterranean climate zone.
The Köppen climate classification system is primarily based on which two climatic factors? (1) Temperature and precipitation, (2) Wind and humidity, (3) Latitude and altitude, (4) Ocean currents and pressure
Which climate zone is most suitable for the cultivation of wheat? (1) Tropical, (2) Temperate, (3) Polar, (4) Desert
Which of the following best describes the climate of the Amazon Basin? (1) Arid, (2) Equatorial, (3) Mediterranean, (4) Tundra
Which of the following best describes the climate of the Sahara Desert? (1) Hot and humid, (2) Cold and dry, (3) Hot and dry, (4) Mild and wet
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters, and is common in parts of India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by mild summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation, and is found in the interiors of continents.
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by permafrost and very short growing seasons.
Fill in the blank: The ________ climate zone is characterized by very low temperatures and is found near the poles.
True or False: The equatorial climate zone is found only in Africa.
True or False: The equatorial region experiences high annual temperature range.
True or False: The humid subtropical climate is found mainly on the eastern sides of continents.
True or False: The marine west coast climate is characterized by dry summers and wet winters.