Environmental Regions Quiz

What is the definition of an environment?

• A place where only living things exist

• Only the climate of a specific area

• A region with no interaction between elements

• A sum total of all living and non-living elements

What are biotic factors?

• Non-living elements like rocks and water

• Only human-made elements

• Elements that do not affect ecosystems

• Living elements like animals and plants

What is an environmental region?

• A small area with no distinct features

• A large region with similar environmental conditions

• An area with only human influence

• A region that is always changing

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting climate?

• Altitude

• Population density

• Ocean currents

• Latitude

What is the Coriolis force?

• A force that has no impact on weather

• A force that causes wind patterns

• A force that affects ocean currents

• A force that only affects land

What is the primary characteristic of the tropical rainforest?

• High temperatures and low biodiversity

• High biodiversity and dense vegetation

• Cold temperatures and sparse vegetation

• Dry climate with few plants

What type of climate is associated with the Mediterranean region?

• Extreme temperatures year-round

• Cold and snowy

• Consistently wet and humid

• Hot and dry summers, mild winters

Which pressure belt is found near the equator?

• Equatorial Low-Pressure Belt

• Circum-Polar Low-Pressure Belt

• Subtropical High-Pressure Belt

• Polar High-Pressure Belt

What is the main feature of the Polar High-Pressure Areas?

• High temperatures and humidity

• Low temperatures and high pressure

• Moderate temperatures and rainfall

• High biodiversity and vegetation

What are the 'Roaring Forties'?

• A cold desert area

• Strong westerly winds in the Southern Hemisphere

• A region with high biodiversity

• A type of tropical storm