Major Climatic Regions of the World - Practice Test 3

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

1. Q1.The Downs are located in:

   • A.Australia✓ Correct Answer
   • B.UK
   • C.USA
   • D.Brazil

   Explanation: Temperate grasslands of Australia.

2. Q2.The Steppes are located in:

   • A.Eurasia✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Africa
   • C.South America
   • D.Australia

   Explanation: Temperate grasslands of Russia/Central Asia.

3. Q3.Canterbury grasslands are in:

   • A.New Zealand✓ Correct Answer
   • B.UK
   • C.USA
   • D.France

   Explanation: Located in South Island, New Zealand.

4. Q4.Pustaz grasslands are in:

   • A.Hungary✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Poland
   • C.Germany
   • D.Spain

   Explanation: Located in Hungary.

5. Q5.Manchurian Climate is a type of:

   • A.Laurentian type✓ Correct Answer
   • B.British type
   • C.Siberian type
   • D.China type

   Explanation: Cool temperate eastern margin.

6. Q6.Which climate has high humidity and high temperature throughout the year?

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

   Explanation: Hot and wet all year.

7. Q7.In which region is the daily range of temperature the lowest?

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

   Explanation: Cloud cover and humidity keep day and night temps similar.

8. Q8.Shifting Cultivation (Slash and Burn) is traditionally associated with which region?

   • A.Equatorial Forests✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Prairies
   • C.Steppes
   • D.Deserts

   Explanation: Tribes in rainforests clear patches for temporary farming.

9. Q9.The 'Garden of Eden' of the world is:

   • A.Kerala (Monsoon)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.California (Mediterranean)
   • C.Prairies
   • D.Amazon

   Explanation: Sometimes referring to lush tropical lands like Kerala.

10. Q10.Which climate has a distinct dry season in winter?

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

    Explanation: Tropical climates like Savanna have dry winters.

11. Q11.The 'Bread Basket' of the world refers to:

    • A.Temperate Grasslands✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tropical Grasslands
    • C.Deserts
    • D.Forests

    Explanation: Due to massive wheat production.

12. Q12.Camels are the ship of the:

    • A.Desert✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Ocean
    • C.Mountain
    • D.Forest

    Explanation: Adapted to hot deserts.

13. Q13.Which climate is influenced by Onshore Trade Winds all year?

    • A.Tropical Marine✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sudan Type
    • C.Desert
    • D.Mediterranean

    Explanation: East coasts in tropics get rain from trades.

14. Q14.Which climate has rainfall in winter and dry summer?

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

    Explanation: Repeated concept: Mediterranean.

15. Q15.Date palms are characteristic of:

    • A.Hot Deserts (Oases)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Rainforests
    • C.Tundra
    • D.Steppe

    Explanation: Grow in desert oases.

16. Q16.Teak and Sal are timber trees of:

    • A.Tropical Monsoon Deciduous Forests✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Equatorial Forests
    • C.Coniferous Forests
    • D.Desert Scrub

    Explanation: Common in India's monsoon forests.

17. Q17.Mahogany and Rosewood are:

    • A.Tropical Hardwoods✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Softwoods
    • C.Bushes
    • D.Grass

    Explanation: Found in rainforests.

18. Q18.Paper pulp is mainly produced from:

    • A.Coniferous forests (Softwood)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Hardwood
    • C.Grass
    • D.Bamboo only

    Explanation: Softwood is ideal for pulp.

19. Q19.Which climate has no trees, only mosses and lichens?

    • A.Tundra✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Taiga
    • C.Steppe
    • D.Savanna

    Explanation: Too cold for trees.

20. Q20.The Llanos are found in the basin of which river?

    • A.Orinoco✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Amazon
    • C.Parana
    • D.Colorado

    Explanation: Orinoco basin in Venezuela.