Climate - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What characterizes a desert climate?
High rainfall
Low temperatures throughout the year
Hot days and cold nights
Distinct seasons
Which climatic type is known for its mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers?
Hot Climate
Mediterranean Climate
Tundra Climate
Tropical Climate
In which geographical regions are tundra climates primarily found?
Near the equator
Polar regions and subarctic areas
Middle latitudes
Deserts
What is a key characteristic of temperate climates?
High year-round temperatures
Extreme temperature fluctuations in a single day
Distinct seasons
Consistent rainfall throughout the year
Which climatic type is typically associated with temperatures below freezing during the winter?
Desert Climate
Mediterranean Climate
Cold Climate
Hot Climate
Where are tropical climates primarily located?
In polar regions
Near the equator
In the middle latitudes
At high altitudes
Which climatic type is characterized by its scarcity of water and limited vegetation?
Tundra Climate
Mediterranean Climate
Desert Climate
Tropical Climate
What is a common temperature range for temperate climates during the summer?
Below freezing
10°C to 27°C
20°C to 30°C
Over 30°C
In which climatic type are winters often very harsh, with temperatures dropping well below freezing?
Mediterranean Climate
Desert Climate
Hot Climate
Cold Climate
Which climatic type has both wet and dry seasons, with heavy rainfall during the wet season?
Hot Climate
Tundra Climate
Mediterranean Climate
Tropical Climate