Climate Zones of the World AFCAT Questions

Climate Zones of the World MCQ Questions

13.
How many distinct seasons typically occur in the Temperate Zones?
A.
Three (hot, mild, cold)
B.
Four (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
C.
Six
D.
Two (wet and dry)
ANSWER :
B. Four (spring, summer, autumn, winter)
14.
In the Torrid Zone (tropical regions), the year is usually divided into:
A.
Wet and dry seasons
B.
Four equal seasons
C.
Spring and summer only
D.
Polar day and polar night
ANSWER :
A. Wet and dry seasons
15.
In the Köppen-Geiger classification, the average temperature of the warmest month in a Polar climate is:
A.
Between 15°C and 22°C
B.
Exactly 0°C
C.
Above 18°C (64°F)
D.
Below 10°C (50°F)
ANSWER :
D. Below 10°C (50°F)
16.
In Köppen's classification, a Tropical (A) climate requires the average temperature of the COOLEST month to be:
A.
Below 18°C
B.
Above 22°C
C.
Above 10°C
D.
Above 18°C (64°F)
ANSWER :
D. Above 18°C (64°F)
17.
Polar climates receive precipitation mainly in which form?
A.
Snow
B.
Rain
C.
Mist only
D.
Hail throughout the year
ANSWER :
A. Snow
18.
Which zone is also known as the 'Tropical Zone'?
A.
Frigid Zone
B.
Arctic Zone
C.
Temperate Zone
D.
Torrid Zone
ANSWER :
D. Torrid Zone