These World Climate and Climate Change Important Questions cover important NCERT concepts related to climatic regions, climatic classification, vegetation patterns, greenhouse effect and climate change.
The chapter-wise questions include MCQs, one-word questions, assertion and reason questions and analytical descriptive questions useful for UPSC, SSC, Railways, State PSC, CUET, CBSE board exams and competitive examinations.
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These MCQs from World Climate and Climate Change help students revise important concepts related to climatic regions, vegetation and global climate change.
Climate refers to:
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Which factor strongly influences climate?
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The Köppen classification is mainly based on:
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Equatorial climate is characterized by:
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The equatorial climate region lies mainly between:
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The natural vegetation of equatorial climate is:
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The tropical monsoon climate is mainly associated with:
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Savanna climate is mainly associated with:
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The hot desert climate is mainly found around:
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Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
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Mediterranean climate is characterized by:
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Mediterranean climate is suitable for cultivation of:
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Temperate grasslands are known as Prairies in:
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The coniferous forests are mainly found in:
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Taiga vegetation mainly consists of:
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Tundra climate is characterized by:
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The treeless vegetation of tundra consists mainly of:
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Global warming is mainly caused by increase in:
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Which gas contributes most to greenhouse effect?
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The gradual increase in Earth’s temperature is called:
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| Question | Answer | Page Reference |
|---|---|---|
| What is long-term average weather called? | Climate | Page 92 |
| Which climatic classification is based on temperature and rainfall? | Köppen classification | Page 93 |
| Which climate has rainfall throughout the year? | Equatorial climate | Page 94 |
| Which vegetation is found in equatorial climate? | Tropical evergreen forest | Page 94 |
| Which climate is associated with seasonal wind reversal? | Monsoon climate | Page 95 |
| Which vegetation is typical of savanna climate? | Grasslands | Page 95 |
| Which pressure belt is associated with hot deserts? | Subtropical high pressure belt | Page 96 |
| Which is the world’s largest hot desert? | Sahara Desert | Page 96 |
| Which climate has dry summers and wet winters? | Mediterranean climate | Page 97 |
| Which crops are important in Mediterranean climate? | Citrus fruits and grapes | Page 97 |
| What are temperate grasslands called in North America? | Prairies | Page 98 |
| Which forests dominate cool temperate regions? | Coniferous forests | Page 99 |
| Which vegetation is found in tundra climate? | Mosses and lichens | Page 100 |
| What is gradual rise in Earth’s temperature called? | Global warming | Page 101 |
| Which gas contributes most to greenhouse effect? | Carbon dioxide | Page 101 |
| Which international agreement deals with climate change? | Kyoto Protocol | Page 102 |
| Which climate experiences severe winters? | Tundra climate | Page 100 |
| Which climate has least annual temperature variation? | Equatorial climate | Page 94 |
| Which human activity increases greenhouse gases significantly? | Fossil fuel burning | Page 101 |
| Which environmental issue causes sea-level rise? | Global warming | Page 101 |
Assertion (A): Climate refers to long-term weather conditions.
Reason (R): Climate is studied using atmospheric observations over many years.
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Assertion (A): Equatorial regions receive heavy rainfall throughout the year.
Reason (R): Strong convectional activity occurs in equatorial regions.
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Assertion (A): Equatorial climate experiences very little annual temperature variation.
Reason (R): Sun’s rays remain nearly vertical throughout the year.
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Assertion (A): Hot deserts are mainly located near subtropical high pressure belts.
Reason (R): Descending dry air prevents cloud formation and rainfall.
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Assertion (A): Mediterranean climate receives winter rainfall.
Reason (R): Westerlies influence these regions during winter season.
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Assertion (A): Tundra regions are treeless.
Reason (R): Extremely low temperatures restrict tree growth.
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Assertion (A): Global warming is linked to greenhouse gases.
Reason (R): Greenhouse gases trap outgoing terrestrial radiation.
Options:
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Assertion (A): Carbon dioxide concentration has increased due to human activities.
Reason (R): Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into atmosphere.
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Assertion (A): Deforestation contributes to climate change.
Reason (R): Forests absorb carbon dioxide from atmosphere.
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Assertion (A): Climate change can cause sea-level rise.
Reason (R): Global warming leads to melting of glaciers and polar ice.
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Explain the meaning and elements of climate.
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Discuss the major factors affecting climate.
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Explain the basis of Köppen’s climatic classification.
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Describe the characteristics of equatorial climate.
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Explain the natural vegetation and human activities in equatorial regions.
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Discuss the characteristics of tropical monsoon climate.
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Explain the climatic and vegetation characteristics of savanna regions.
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Describe the features of hot desert climate.
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Explain why deserts receive very little rainfall.
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Discuss the characteristics of Mediterranean climate.
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Explain the importance of Mediterranean climate for horticulture.
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Describe the climatic characteristics of temperate grasslands.
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Explain the characteristics and importance of coniferous forests.
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Discuss the climatic conditions of tundra regions.
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Explain the concept and causes of global warming.
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