Thu. Jan 9th, 2025

Climate Types and Biomes

  1. According to Co I.G. Simmons, what is a biome?

    Options:
    1. The study of plant and animal communities
    2. A large natural ecosystem
    3. A subdivision of a climatic type
    4. A type of soil

    Option: B

  2. How many major groups of biomes are there in the world?

    Options:
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4

    Option: C

  3. What is the purpose of discussing the characteristic features of biomes associated with particular climates?

    Options:
    1. To demonstrate the influences of climates on plants and animals
    2. To discuss the distributional patterns of soils and climates
    3. To describe the location and climatic characteristics of biomes
    4. To explain the different orders of biomes

    Option: A

  4. Which of the following is not a first-order biome based on climatic zones?

    Options:
    1. Tundra biome
    2. Temperate biome
    3. Tropical biome
    4. Mountain forest biome

    Option: D

  5. Which of the following biomes is characterized by high temperatures and adequate rainfall throughout the year?

    Options:
    1. Tundra biome
    2. Boreal forest biome
    3. Tropical forest biome
    4. Desert biome

    Option: C

  6. Which of the following biomes is characterized by grasslands and scattered trees, with a seasonal climate of wet and dry seasons?

    Options:
    1. Tundra biome
    2. Temperate grassland biome
    3. Savanna biome
    4. Desert biome

    Option: C

  7. The Mediterranean biome is a type of ________ biome.

    Options:
    1. Temperate
    2. Tropical
    3. Tundra
    4. Mountain forest

    Option: A

  8. The Russian steppe biome is found in which of the following regions?

    Options:
    1. North America
    2. Europe
    3. Asia
    4. Australia

    Option: C

  9. Which of the following biomes is characterized by evergreen trees and high rainfall?

    Options:
    1. Evergreen rainforest biome
    2. Semi-deciduous forest biome
    3. Swamp forest biome
    4. Montane forest biome

    Option: A

  10. Which of the following biomes is characterized by low rainfall and extreme temperatures?

    Options:
    1. Desert biome
    2. Savanna biome
    3. Tropical forest biome
    4. Boreal forest biome

    Option: A

  11. Where is the equatorial climate or tropical rainforest climate located?

    Options:
    1. At the poles
    2. Between 5°-10° latitudes on either side of the equator
    3. Between 15°-25° latitudes on either side of the equator
    4. Along the western margins of the continents

    Option: B

  12. What is the main reason for the uniformly high temperature throughout the year in the equatorial region?

    Options:
    1. Little difference between the lengths of day and night
    2. Maximum amount of insolation
    3. High relative humidity
    4. Weak air circulation

    Option: B

  13. What is the average monthly temperature range of most places in the equatorial region?

    Options:
    1. 18°C to 20°C
    2. 20°C to 24°C
    3. 24°C to 27°C
    4. 27°C to 30°C

    Option: C

  14. What is the mean annual temperature in the equatorial region?

    Options:
    1. 18°C
    2. 20°C
    3. 24°C
    4. 27°C

    Option: B

  15. What is the annual range of temperature in island areas?

    Options:
    1. 0.5°C to 1°C
    2. 1°C to 2°C
    3. 2°C to 3°C
    4. More than 3°C

    Option: A

  16. What is the annual range of temperature in Itquitos?

    Options:
    1. 0.5°C to 1°C
    2. 1°C to 2°C
    3. 2°C to 3°C
    4. More than 3°C

    Option: B

  17. What is the daily range of temperature in the equatorial region?

    Options:
    1. 1°C to 2°C
    2. 5°C to 10°C
    3. 10°C to 15°C
    4. More than 15°C

    Option: B

  18. Why are the nights in the equatorial regions called winter of the tropics?

    Options:
    1. Due to low nocturnal temperature
    2. Due to high relative humidity
    3. Due to weak air circulation
    4. Due to bright sunlight

    Option: A

  19. At what temperature do the inhabitants of the equatorial regions feel cold?

    Options:
    1. Below 18°C
    2. Below 20°C
    3. Below 24°C
    4. Below 27°C

    Option: B

  20. Why do people burn wood in equatorial regions even though there is no winter season?

    Options:
    1. To create warmth for cooking and other activities
    2. To ward off relative cold
    3. To prevent insects and pests
    4. To create a smoky atmosphere for religious ceremonies

    Option: B