World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part III
The Hot Desert and Mid-Latitude Desert Climates1. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.I. Deserts are region of scanty rainfall.
II. The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents between latitudes 15 degree and 30 degree North and South.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
View Answer / Hide Answer2. Which of the following deserts are not hot deserts?a. Arabian desert
b. Thar desert
c. Kalahari desert
d. Gobi desert
View Answer / Hide Answer3. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.I. Deserts are the regions of permanent drought.
II. The diurnal range of temperature in the deserts is very great.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.I. The predominant vegetation of both hot and mid-latitude deserts is xerophytic or drought resistant crops.
II. Plants that exist in deserts have highly specialized means of adapting themselves to the arid environment.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
View Answer / Hide Answer5. Match the following tribes wityh their respective houses.I. Bushmen --------- A) Tents
II. Bindibu -------- B) Zeriba
III. Tuaregs ------- C) Sherms
IV. Bedouin ------- D) Wurlies
a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
c. IC,IIB,IIIA,IVD
d. IC,IID,IIIB,IVA
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. IC,IID,IIIB,IVA
I. The nomadic herdsmen represent a more advanced group of desert dwellers who pursue a livestock economy.
II. They ride on animals instead of walking and heavily clad against the blazing sun, the stormy winds and the chilly nights.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
View Answer / Hide Answer7. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.I. The caravan traders are the travelling merchants of the desert.
II. The camel is used by the caravans as pack animal.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None
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