Quiz on Earth's Climatic Zones

What are the zones called that help understand the relationship between the Earth and the sun?

• Weather zones

• Climatic zones

• Heat zones

• Temperature zones

Which zone is known to be hotter due to its proximity to the sun?

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

• Tropic Zone

• Arctic Zone

What is the main gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

What effect do greenhouse gases have on the Earth's temperature?

• They trap heat

• They increase wind speed

• They cool the Earth

• They have no effect

What is the greenhouse effect?

• Cooling of the Earth

• Trapping of the sun's rays

• Absorption of water vapor

• Formation of clouds

What harmful effect can result from global warming?

• Decreased rainfall

• Increased ice formation

• Lower temperatures

• Melting of ice and snow

What is one consequence of too much ultraviolet rays from the sun?

• Increased rainfall

• Improved plant growth

• Skin cancer in people

• Cooling of the Earth

Which gas is beneficial because it absorbs ultraviolet rays?

• Methane

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrous Oxide

• Ozone

What happens when there is a build-up of greenhouse gases?

• The Earth becomes warmer

• The Earth becomes cooler

• The atmosphere clears

• The ozone layer thickens

What are the three climatic zones mentioned in the text?

• Tropic, Arctic, Antarctic

• Tropic, Subtropical, Temperate

• Tropic, Temperate, Polar

• Tropic, Equatorial, Polar