Major Climatic Regions of the World - Practice Test 5

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

1. Q1.The climate of Central California is:

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

   Explanation: West coast, 30-45 deg.

2. Q2.The climate of Cape Town (South Africa) is:

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

   Explanation: Southwest tip of Africa.

3. Q3.The climate of Central Chile is:

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

   Explanation: West coast S. America.

4. Q4.Which region is known for 'Parkland Topography'?

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

   Explanation: Grass with scattered trees looks like a park.

5. Q5.Which climate produces the best quality spring wheat?

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

   Explanation: Ideal cool and moist growing season.

6. Q6.The Kirghiz, Kazakhs, and Kalmuks are tribes of:

   • A.Steppes (Central Asia)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Sahara
   • C.Amazon
   • D.Tundra

   Explanation: Nomadic herders of Asian steppes.

7. Q7.Reindeer are the main animals of:

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

   Explanation: Adapted to cold.

8. Q8.Igloos are associated with:

   • A.Tundra (Eskimos)✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Desert
   • C.Forest
   • D.Mountains

   Explanation: Ice houses.

9. Q9.Which climate has the greatest annual temperature range?

   • A.Siberian / Taiga✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Equatorial
   • C.Marine
   • D.Desert

   Explanation: Verkhoyansk (-60 to +20).

10. Q10.Which climate is called 'Natal Type'?

    • A.Warm Temperate Eastern Margin (China Type variant)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Sudan Type
    • C.British Type
    • D.Mediterranean

    Explanation: Found in Natal (South Africa).

11. Q11.Which climate is called 'Gulf Type'?

    • A.Warm Temperate Eastern Margin (USA)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Desert
    • C.Tundra
    • D.Marine

    Explanation: SE USA (Gulf states).

12. Q12.Cotton grows well in:

    • A.China Type / Subtropical✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tundra
    • C.Taiga
    • D.Desert (without irrigation)

    Explanation: Needs heat and rain (or irrigation).

13. Q13.Rubber is a crop of:

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

    Explanation: Hot and wet Malaysia/Indonesia.

14. Q14.Olive trees are typical of:

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

    Explanation: Deep roots for dry summers.

15. Q15.Which region has no trees?

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

    Explanation: Too cold for trees.

16. Q16.Which region is the 'Lumberjack's' home?

    • A.Taiga✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Savanna
    • C.Desert
    • D.Mediterranean

    Explanation: Forestry.

17. Q17.Which climate has '4 seasons' most distinctly?

    • A.British / Laurentian / China Type✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Equatorial
    • C.Tundra
    • D.Desert

    Explanation: Temperate climates have distinct seasons.

18. Q18.Which climate is influenced by 'Trade Winds' on the eastern margin?

    • A.Tropical Marine / Trade Wind Littoral✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Mediterranean
    • C.British
    • D.Siberian

    Explanation: Rainfall from onshore trades.

19. Q19.Which climate is influenced by 'Westerlies' all year?

    • A.British Type✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Mediterranean
    • C.Sudan
    • D.Monsoon

    Explanation: Constant westerlies bring rain.

20. Q20.The main occupation in the Tundra is:

    • A.Hunting and Fishing✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Agriculture
    • C.Industry
    • D.Mining

    Explanation: Traditional survival.