Quiz on Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate



Q.1. The average weather taken over a long time is called ___________.

A. Climate.
B. Average Weather.
C. Humidity.
D. Adaptation.

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A. Climate

Q.2. A place receives very little rainfall and the temperature is high throughout the year, the climate of that place will be ___________ and ___________ .

A. Hot and Wet
B. Cold and Wet.
C. Hot and Dry.
D. Cold and Dry.

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C. Hot and Dry.

Q.3. The two regions of the earth with extreme climatic conditions are ___________ and __________.

A. Desert and Ocean.
B. Desert and Tropical Region.
C. Desert and Polar Region.
D. Tropical and Polar Region.

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D. Tropical and Polar Region.

Q.4. A carnivore with stripes on its body moves very fast while catching its prey. It is likely to be found in

A. Polar Regions.
B. Deserts.
C. Ocean.
D. Tropical Rain forests.

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D. Tropical Rain forests.

Q.5. Which features adapt polar bears to live in extremely cold climate?

A. A white fur, fat below skin, keen sense of smell.
B. Thin skin, large eyes, a white fur.
C. A long tail, strong claws, white large paws.
D. White body, paws for swimming, gills for respiration.

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A. A white fur, fat below skin, keen sense of smell.

Q.6. Which option best describes a tropical region?

A. hot and humid
B. moderate temperature, heavy rainfall
C. cold and humid
D. hot and dry

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A. hot and humid

Q.7. Which of the below department collects data on temperature, wind, etc., and makes the weather prediction?

A. Meteorological Department.
B. Department of Environment.
C. Department of science and technology.
D. Department of space

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A. Meteorological Department.

Q.8. ________ is a measure of moisture in air.

A. Temperature.
B. Humidity.
C. Weather.
D. Rainfall.

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B. Humidity.

Q.9. Rainfall is measured by an instrument called the _________.

A. Thermometer.
B. Anemometer.
C. Rain gauge.
D. Hygrometer.

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C. Rain gauge.

Q.10. The maximum temperature of the day occurs generally in the _________ while the minimum temperature occurs generally in the _________.

A. Afternoon , early morning.
B. Evening, early morning.
C. Afternoon , late evening.
D. Morning, Evening.

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A. Afternoon , early morning.

Q.11. The day to- day condition of the atmosphere at a place with respect to the temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, etc., is called the ___________ at that place.



A. Climate
B. Weather
C. Adaptation
D. Atmospheric pressure


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B. Weather

Q.12. Which of the following set of countries belong to polar regions?



A. Canada, Iceland and India.
B. Sweden, Finland and India.
C. India, Malaysia and Indonesia.
D. Canada, Iceland and Sweden.


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D. Canada, Iceland and Sweden.

Q.13. Which of the following set of countries belong to tropical rainforests?



A. India, Malaysia and Indonesia.
B. India, Malaysia and Greenland.
C. Kenya, Uganda and Finland.
D. Canada, Norway and Finland.


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A. India, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Q.14. Here are some features of a living organisms.


1. It has two thick layers of fur.

2. Its white fur is not easily visible in snowy white background.
3. It has long curved and sharp claws.
4. It's very strong sense of smell helps it to locate and catch its prey.

Which of the following living organisms exhibit above given features?


A. Penguins.

B. Polar Bear
C. Siberian Crane
D. Toucan.


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B. Polar Bear

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Q.15. The occurrence of seasons on earth is due to the fact that :

A.  the earth's axis is tilted.

B.  the rotation rate of earth changes during the year.
C.  the earth's axis points in different directions during the year.
D.  the earth is closer to the sun during summers.
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A.  the earth's axis is tilted.

Notes on Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate.

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