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Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

Suez Canal joins __________.

  1. Black Sea to Red Sea

  2. Mediterranean to Black Sea

  3. Mediterranean to the Red Sea

  4. South China Sea to Caspian Sea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Suez Canal is a sea-level waterway running in north-south direction across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt. It connects the Mediterranean and the Red seas. This canal separates the African continent from Asia. Suez Canal extends 120 miles between Port Said in the north and Suez in the south. It is one of the world’s most heavily used shipping lanes.

Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

What are Mediterranean Forests known as to the world?

  1. Basket of the world

  2. Grassland of the world

  3. Food land of the world

  4. Orchards of the world
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mediterranean forests are found in areas around Mediterranean Sea, Central Chile, South-West USA, Australia, Africa. They have thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration. Due to these characteristics, Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers. Mediterranean Forests are known as 'Orchards of the world' for their fruit cultivation. People have removed the natural vegetation here in order to cultivate what they want to. So, Citrus fruits such as oranges, figs, olives and grapes are commonly cultivated here.

Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

The forests of California are famous for _____________.

  1. greenwood trees.

  2. redwood trees.

  3. white wood trees

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The forests of California are famous for redwood trees. They are long-lived evergreen trees. They live 1,200 to 1,800 years or more. These trees are the tallest and oldest living things on the earth. Nowadays these trees are a famous tourist attraction in the area.

Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

The Suez canal connects _________________.

  1. the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean

  2. North Sea and the Baltic Sea

  3. Red Sea and The Mediterranean Sea

  4. Sea of China with the Sea of Japan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean sea with the Red sea. It is 193 km long and has reduced thousands of kilometers of the journey between the Atlantic ocean and the Indian ocean.
Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

Subtropical Winter Rain Zone is an example of ___________. 

  1. Mediterranean climate

  2. Taiga climate

  3. Tundra climate

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

During summer, regions of Mediterranean climate are strongly influenced by cold ocean currents which keep the weather in the region dry, stable, and pleasant. In winter, however, they are no longer influenced by the cold ocean currents and therefore warmer water settles near land and causes clouds to form and rainfall becomes much more likely.

Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

The region that have largest area along the Mediterranean sea is

  1. Mediterranean region

  2. Tundra region

  3. Taiga region

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mediterranean region is the area around Mediterranean Sea, Central Chile, South-West USA, Australia, Africa. These regions have hot & dry summers and mild & wet winters. Mediterranean forests are found in these regions. These forests have trees having thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration. Due to these characteristics, Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers. Mediterranean Forests are known as 'Orchards of the world' for their fruit cultivation.

Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

Mild and rainy winters, warm and dry summers are the characteristic features of _________________.

  1. monsoon region

  2. Mediterranean region

  3. tropical grasslands

  4. temperate grasslands
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B Correct answer
Explanation
Mediterranean climate, major climate type of the Köppen classification characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters and located between about 30° and 45° latitude north and south of the Equator and on the western sides of the continents.
Multiple choice geography natural regions mediterranean regions mediterranean climatic region natural regions of the world

The total area occupied by the Mediterranean region in the world is about ______________.

  1. 1 per cent

  2. 2 per cent

  3. 3 per cent

  4. 4 per cent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

It covers an area of about 2,500,000 km2 (970,000 sq mi), representing 0.7% of the global ocean surface.  It is connected to the Atlantic via the Strait of Gibraltar. This narrow strait connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea and separates Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa—is only 14 km (9 mi).

Multiple choice geography natural regions tundra regions tundra climatic region natural regions of the world

Mosses and Lichens are found in _________.

  1. desertic vegetation

  2. tropical vegetation

  3. tundra vegetation

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Only mosses, lichens and very small shrubs are found in Tundra vegetation. It grows during the very short summer. This is called Tundra type of vegetation. This vegetation is found in the polar areas of Europe, Asia, and North America.
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'During some days in the year the sun never rises while during some periods the sun never sets' can be experienced in which regions ___________.

  1. Monsoon region

  2. Savanna region

  3. Tundra region

  4. Prairie region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phenomenon of the midnight sun and polar nights is characteristic of high-latitude regions, specifically the Tundra or polar regions.