Climate Zones of the World AFCAT Questions

AFCAT World Geography

Climate Zones of the World MCQ Questions


7.
Which is the COLDEST of the three major heat zones?
A.
Equatorial Zone
B.
Torrid Zone
C.
Frigid Zone
D.
Temperate Zone
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ANSWER :
C. Frigid Zone
8.
The Torrid Zone covers approximately what percentage of Earth's surface?
A.
About 60%
B.
About 26%
C.
About 40%
D.
About 50%
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ANSWER :
C. About 40%
9.
Each Frigid Zone covers approximately what percentage of Earth's surface?
A.
About 25%
B.
About 10%
C.
About 4%
D.
About 15%
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ANSWER :
C. About 4%
10.
In the Torrid Zone, the Sun is directly overhead at least how many times a year?
A.
Twice (at any latitude within the zone)
B.
Four times
C.
Once
D.
Never
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ANSWER :
A. Twice (at any latitude within the zone)
11.
The Sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer on which date?
A.
March Equinox (21 March)
B.
September Equinox (23 September)
C.
June Solstice (around 21 June)
D.
December Solstice (21 December)
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ANSWER :
C. June Solstice (around 21 June)
12.
Which zone is characterized by 'midnight Sun' and 'polar night' phenomena?
A.
Frigid (Polar) Zone
B.
Equatorial Zone
C.
Torrid Zone
D.
Temperate Zone
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ANSWER :
A. Frigid (Polar) Zone