World Geography Climate Test

Which of the following is not a climate zone?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Equatorial

• Marine

What is the main factor that determines climate zones?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Longitude

• Temperature

Which climate zone is characterized by hot and humid weather all year round?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

• Desert

Which climate zone has the coldest temperatures?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

• Desert

Which of the following is a weather pattern characterized by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms?

• Monsoon

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Drought

What is the name of the warm ocean current that flows along the east coast of North America?

• Gulf Stream

• Kuroshio Current

• Canary Current

• Humboldt Current

Which ocean current is responsible for the cool climate along the west coast of South America?

• Gulf Stream

• Kuroshio Current

• Canary Current

• Humboldt Current

Which ocean current is responsible for the warm climate in Western Europe?

• Gulf Stream

• Kuroshio Current

• Canary Current

• Humboldt Current

Which climate zone is characterized by hot and dry weather with little rainfall?

• Tropical

• Polar

• Temperate

• Desert

Which of the following is a weather pattern characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean?

• Monsoon

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Drought