Climatic Zone

What is the primary factor responsible for the variation in temperatures across different parts of the Earth?

• a) Ocean currents

• b) Axial tilt of Earth

• c) Lunar cycles

• d) Atmospheric pressure changes

Which of the following is NOT a subtype of tropical climate?

• a) Tropical rainforest climate

• b) Tropical monsoon climate

• c) Temperate savannah climate

• d) Tropical wet and dry climate

Dry climate is characterized by:

• a) High precipitation and low evaporation

• b) Low precipitation and high evaporation

• c) High precipitation and high evaporation

• d) Low precipitation and low evaporation

Which region falls under the temperate climate zone?

• a) Sahara Desert

• b) Amazon Rainforest

• c) Northern Europe

• d) Central Australia

Polar climate is characterized by:

• a) Long, bitterly-cold winters

• b) High average temperatures throughout the year

• c) Short, mild summers

• d) High levels of precipitation

What percentage of global CO2 emissions comes from power generation?

• a) 20%

• b) 30%

• c) 40%

• d) 50%

Deforestation contributes to climate change by:

• a) Increasing oxygen levels in the atmosphere

• b) Decreasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

• c) Releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• d) Promoting biodiversity

Which action can help prevent climate change according to the text?

• a) Using energy-efficient appliances

• b) Increasing energy consumption

• c) Relying solely on fossil fuels

• d) Avoiding public transportation

Which zone of the Earth receives the least amount of heat due to its location?

• a) Temperate zone

• b) Equatorial zone

• c) Polar zone

• d) Sub-tropical zone

What percentage of the Earth's landmass falls under the tropical zone?

• a) 10%

• b) 25%

• c) 36%

• d) 50%