Weather and Climate Basics
Learn about weather measurements, climate zones, and how they differ.
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following statements regarding climate of a desert is/are incorrect?
(a) Temperature is high
(b) Receives less rainfall
(c) Very humid
(d) It is very dry
- Only b
- Only c
- Both a and c
- Both b and d
- Both c and d
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Rainfall is measured in
- kilometres
- metres
- millimetres
- decimetres
- all of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Duration of sunshine is longest in _____________.
- May and June
- November and December
- July and August
- February and March
- September and October
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
A place receives very little rainfall and the temperature is high throughout the year. Which of the following is that place?
- Polar region
- Desert region
- Equatorial region
- Option 1 and 2
- Option 2 and 3
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Match the following:
| 1 | It is hot today | a | Camouflage |
| 2 | Kashmir is cold place | b | Weather |
| 3 | Wide paws of polar bears | c | Climate |
| 4 | Chameleon changes colour | d | Adaptation |
- 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - d, 4 - a
- 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - a
- 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - a, 4 - d
- 1 - d, 2 - c, 3 - b, 4 - a
- 1 - c, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - d
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The Meteorological Department measures and keeps the record of
- temperature
- wind speed
- humidity
- rainfall
- all of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following types of forests are present near the equator?
- Pine forests
- Rain forests
- Coniferous forests
- Deciduous forests
- None of these