Climate Zones NDA Questions

NDA World Geography

Climate Zones MCQ Questions


7.
In Köppen's classification, what does the small letter 's' indicate (e.g., in Cs)?
A.
A sub-type of desert climate
B.
A snowy winter season
C.
A short growing season
D.
A dry summer season
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ANSWER :
D. A dry summer season
8.
In Köppen's temperature subgroup letters, what does 'a' indicate (e.g., the third letter in Cfa, Csa)?
A.
Hot summer — the warmest month averages above 22°C
B.
Arid conditions with minimal rainfall
C.
Altitude-related temperature modification
D.
Arctic conditions with year-round cold
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ANSWER :
A. Hot summer — the warmest month averages above 22°C
9.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main Köppen climate groups?
A.
A — Tropical/Humid
B.
E — Polar/Ice
C.
B — Dry/Arid
D.
F — Frontline climate (temperate cyclonic)
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ANSWER :
D. F — Frontline climate (temperate cyclonic)
10.
Group A (Tropical) climates in Köppen's classification are found between:
A.
30°N and 30°S latitudes exclusively
B.
The equator and 10°N/S only
C.
The Arctic Circle and the Antarctic Circle (66.5°–90°)
D.
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
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ANSWER :
D. The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
11.
The defining temperature criterion for Group A (Tropical) climates in Köppen's system is:
A.
Annual average temperature above 30°C
B.
Every month of the year has an average temperature of 18°C or above
C.
At least six months above 25°C
D.
Highest monthly temperature exceeds 40°C
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ANSWER :
B. Every month of the year has an average temperature of 18°C or above
12.
'Af' in Köppen's system represents the Tropical Rainforest climate. Which of the following is a key defining characteristic?
A.
Average temperature dropping below 18°C in winter
B.
Rainfall of at least 60 mm in every month of the year, with no distinct dry season
C.
Rainfall concentrated in a single wet season of 3 months
D.
Annual rainfall below 500 mm with sporadic storms
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ANSWER :
B. Rainfall of at least 60 mm in every month of the year, with no distinct dry season