Major Climatic Regions of the World - Practice Test 2

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The 'Laurentian Climate' is found in:

   • A.North-East North America and North China✓ Correct Answer
   • B.South America
   • C.Africa
   • D.Australia

   Explanation: It is a cool temperate eastern margin climate.

2. Q2.Which tribe lives in the Kalahari Desert?

   • A.Bushmen✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Eskimos
   • C.Bedouins
   • D.Pygmies

   Explanation: Bushmen are indigenous to the Kalahari.

3. Q3.The Pygmies are associated with which region?

   • A.Congo Basin (Equatorial)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Sahara
   • C.Tundra
   • D.Amazon

   Explanation: Pygmies live in the rainforests of the Congo.

4. Q4.Eskimos (Inuits) are inhabitants of:

   • A.Tundra Region✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Equatorial Region
   • C.Desert
   • D.Savanna

   Explanation: They live in the Arctic Tundra.

5. Q5.Bedouins are nomadic tribes of:

   • A.Arabian Desert✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Gobi Desert
   • C.Kalahari
   • D.Atacama

   Explanation: They inhabit the deserts of the Middle East.

6. Q6.Which soil is characteristic of the Coniferous forests (Taiga)?

   • A.Podzol✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Laterite
   • C.Chernozem
   • D.Regur

   Explanation: Podzol is acidic, ash-grey soil found in Taiga.

7. Q7.Chernozem (Black Earth) soil is found in:

   • A.Temperate Grasslands (Steppes)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Equatorial Forests
   • C.Deserts
   • D.Tundra

   Explanation: It is highly fertile soil suited for wheat.

8. Q8.Which climate has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

   • A.Mediterranean✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Monsoon
   • C.China Type
   • D.Tundra

   Explanation: This is the classic definition of Mediterranean climate.

9. Q9.Xerophytes (drought-resistant plants) are found in:

   • A.Deserts✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Rainforests
   • C.Tundra
   • D.Grasslands

   Explanation: Cactus and thorny bushes adapt to dry deserts.

10. Q10.Epiphytes (plants growing on other plants) are common in:

    • A.Equatorial Rainforests✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Deserts
    • C.Tundra
    • D.Taiga

    Explanation: In dense rainforests, plants grow on trees to reach sunlight.

11. Q11.The 'Selvas' are:

    • A.Equatorial Rainforests of Amazon✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Grasslands of Argentina
    • C.Deserts of Chile
    • D.Coniferous forests of Canada

    Explanation: Selvas is the local name for the Amazon rainforest.

12. Q12.Which climate supports the lumbering industry the most?

    • A.Taiga✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Equatorial
    • C.Monsoon
    • D.Desert

    Explanation: Taiga has pure stands of softwood, easy to exploit.

13. Q13.The climate of India is broadly described as:

    • A.Tropical Monsoon✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Mediterranean
    • C.Equatorial
    • D.Temperate

    Explanation: India is the classic example of Monsoon climate.

14. Q14.Which region is called the 'Land of Eternal Spring'?

    • A.Quito (Ecuador) / Tropical Highlands✓ Correct Answer
    • B.London
    • C.Rome
    • D.Cairo

    Explanation: High altitude near the equator creates mild spring-like weather year-round.

15. Q15.Permafrost is a feature of:

    • A.Tundra✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Taiga
    • C.Desert
    • D.Equatorial

    Explanation: Permanently frozen subsoil is found in Tundra.

16. Q16.Which climate has the lowest mean annual temperature?

    • A.Polar (Ice Cap)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tundra
    • C.Taiga
    • D.British

    Explanation: Ice Cap climate (Antarctica/Greenland) is below freezing all year.

17. Q17.Which climate is characterized by 'Three Seasons' (Cool, Hot, Rainy)?

    • A.Tropical Monsoon✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Equatorial
    • C.Mediterranean
    • D.British

    Explanation: This seasonal rhythm is typical of India (Monsoon).

18. Q18.The Prairies are located in:

    • A.North America✓ Correct Answer
    • B.South America
    • C.Africa
    • D.Asia

    Explanation: Temperate grasslands of USA/Canada.

19. Q19.The Pampas are located in:

    • A.Argentina✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Australia
    • C.Russia
    • D.China

    Explanation: Temperate grasslands of South America.

20. Q20.The Veld is located in:

    • A.South Africa✓ Correct Answer
    • B.North Africa
    • C.Asia
    • D.Europe

    Explanation: Temperate grasslands of South Africa.