Major Climatic Regions of the World - Practice Test 4

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

1. Q1.Campos are grasslands in:

   • A.Brazil✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Argentina
   • C.Chile
   • D.Peru

   Explanation: Tropical grasslands in Brazilian highlands.

2. Q2.Which climate has 'Summer max rain'?

   • A.China Type / Monsoon✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mediterranean
   • C.Desert
   • D.Ice Cap

   Explanation: Winds blow onshore in summer.

3. Q3.California experiences which type of climate?

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

   Explanation: Central California has a Mediterranean climate.

4. Q4.Which of these is a cold desert?

   • A.Gobi✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Sahara
   • C.Thar
   • D.Arabian

   Explanation: Gobi is a mid-latitude continental desert (cold winter).

5. Q5.Ladakh in India is a:

   • A.Cold Desert✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Hot Desert
   • C.Rainforest
   • D.Savanna

   Explanation: High altitude cold desert.

6. Q6.The main occupation in the Steppes used to be:

   • A.Herding / Pastoralism✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Fishing
   • C.Lumbering
   • D.Mining

   Explanation: Nomadic herding was traditional; now agriculture.

7. Q7.Which climate has the most luxurious vegetation?

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

   Explanation: Heat + Rain = Dense Forests.

8. Q8.Xerophytic vegetation has:

   • A.Long roots, thick bark, wax coating✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Large leaves
   • C.Thin bark
   • D.Drip tips

   Explanation: Adaptations to save water.

9. Q9.Mangrove forests are found in:

   • A.Coastal Tidal / Deltaic areas✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mountains
   • C.Deserts
   • D.Plateaus

   Explanation: Salt-tolerant trees like Sundari.

10. Q10.Deciduous trees shed their leaves to:

    • A.Conserve moisture in dry season✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Protect from cold
    • C.Get sunlight
    • D.Grow faster

    Explanation: Shed leaves in dry winter/summer to stop transpiration.

11. Q11.The Taiga belt is absent in:

    • A.Southern Hemisphere✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Northern Hemisphere
    • C.Russia
    • D.Canada

    Explanation: No landmass at corresponding latitudes in the South.

12. Q12.Which climate has uniformly high temperature and heavy rainfall?

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

    Explanation: Hot and Wet always.

13. Q13.Which region is known as 'Orchard Farming' region?

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

    Explanation: Fruits.

14. Q14.The most developed Monsoon system is found in:

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

    Explanation: Indian subcontinent.

15. Q15.Savanna climate is also known as:

    • A.Sudan Type✓ Correct Answer
    • B.China Type
    • C.British Type
    • D.Laurentian Type

    Explanation: Repeated for emphasis.

16. Q16.Which climate experiences the 'Midnight Sun'?

    • A.Tundra / Polar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Equatorial
    • C.Desert
    • D.Monsoon

    Explanation: High latitudes.

17. Q17.A distinct dry season is NOT a feature of:

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

    Explanation: Equatorial rains all year.

18. Q18.The climate of UK is:

    • A.Cool Temperate Western Margin (British Type)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Monsoon
    • C.Mediterranean
    • D.Taiga

    Explanation: Mild and wet.

19. Q19.Which climate has 'Summer Rain and Winter Drought'?

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

    Explanation: Typical of tropical climates with trade winds.

20. Q20.Which climate has 'Winter Rain and Summer Drought'?

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

    Explanation: Unique feature.