Fri. Jan 10th, 2025

Climate Types and Biomes

  1. What is the percentage of area covered by Mediterranean type of climate in the globe?

    Options:
    1. 1.7%
    2. 5%
    3. 10%
    4. 20%

    Option: A

  2. What is the average temperature range during the cool winter season in Mediterranean climates?

    Options:
    1. 0°C to 5°C
    2. 5°C to 10°C
    3. 10°C to 15°C
    4. 15°C to 20°C

    Option: B

  3. What is the average temperature range during the mean summer season in Mediterranean climates?

    Options:
    1. 0°C to 5°C
    2. 5°C to 10°C
    3. 10°C to 15°C
    4. 20°C to 27°C

    Option: D

  4. What is the mean annual range of temperature in Mediterranean climates?

    Options:
    1. 5°C to 10°C
    2. 10°C to 15°C
    3. 15°C to 17°C
    4. 20°C to 27°C

    Option: C

  5. Why is the Mediterranean climate considered a resort climate?

    Options:
    1. Because it is very hot during the summer season
    2. Because it is very cold during the winter season
    3. Because it has a pleasant and comfortable winter season
    4. Because it has a lot of rainfall throughout the year

    Option: C

  6. What is the cause of the seasonal shifting of wind and pressure belts in Mediterranean climates?

    Options:
    1. Earth’s rotation
    2. Ocean currents
    3. The migration of birds
    4. The northward and southward migration of the sun

    Option: D

  7. Which wind system brings moisture to Mediterranean climates during the winter season?

    Options:
    1. Trade winds
    2. Westerlies
    3. Polar easterlies
    4. Monsoons

    Option: B

  8. Why is there no rainfall in Mediterranean climates during the summer season?

    Options:
    1. Because the subtropical high pressure belt dominates
    2. Because the westerlies do not bring moisture
    3. Because of the influence of monsoons
    4. Because of the influence of polar easterlies

    Option: A

  9. What is the average temperature range during the coldest month in Mediterranean climates?

    Options:
    1. Below freezing
    2. 0°C to 5°C
    3. 4.4°C to 10°C
    4. 10°C to 15°C

    Option: C

  10. What is the average temperature during the month of January in Rome?

    Options:
    1. 0°C to 5°C
    2. 5°C to 10°C
    3. 10°C to 15°C
    4. Above 15°C

    Option: B

  11. Which crops are avoided in valleys and depressions with freezing to subfreezing temperatures in winter?

    Options:
    1. Wheat
    2. Citrus fruits
    3. Corn
    4. Potatoes

    Option: B

  12. Which cities have recorded the lowest temperatures among the given options?

    Options:
    1. Rome, Italy
    2. Los Angeles, USA
    3. Athens, Greece
    4. Cairo, Egypt

    Option: B

  13. What is the diurnal range of temperature during the summer season in Red Bluff?

    Options:
    1. 20°C
    2. 25°C
    3. 30°C
    4. 35°C

    Option: C

  14. What are the two subtypes of Mediterranean climate based on temperature variations?

    Options:
    1. Cwa and Cwb
    2. Dsa and Dsb
    3. Csa and Csb
    4. BSh and BSk

    Option: C

  15. What is the main cause of dry conditions in regions of Mediterranean climate during the summer season?

    Options:
    1. High air pressure
    2. Low air pressure
    3. Subtropical low pressure system
    4. Horizontal convergence of surface winds

    Option: A

  16. Which local winds affect the local weather conditions of European Mediterranean lands during winters?

    Options:
    1. Sirocco
    2. Bora
    3. Mistral
    4. Both b and c

    Option: D

  17. During which season does the Mediterranean climate receive the most rainfall?

    Options:
    1. Summer
    2. Winter
    3. Spring
    4. Autumn

    Option: B

  18. What is the orographic rainfall?

    Options:
    1. Rainfall received during summer season
    2. Rainfall received through cyclonic storms associated with moist westerlies
    3. Rainfall received due to local winds
    4. Rainfall received in coastal areas backed by mountain ranges parallel to the coasts

    Option: D

  19. Which city among the given options has the rainiest January?

    Options:
    1. Perth, Australia
    2. Los Angeles, USA
    3. San Bernardino, USA
    4. Naples, Italy

    Option: C

  20. Which country is not mentioned in the given passage as being affected by cool oceanic currents?

    Options:
    1. USA
    2. Italy
    3. Greece
    4. Egypt

    Option: D