World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part IV

World Climate System - MCQs with answers - Part IV

The Warm Temperate Western Margin (Mediterranean) Climate

1. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. The Warm Temperate Western Margin Climate is found in relatively few areas in the world.

II. They are entirely confined to the western portion of continental masses.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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2. The best developed form of this type of Mediterranean Climate is found in the region

a. California
b. Southern Australia
c. Central Chile
d. Area around the Mediterranean sea

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3. What are the distinctive climatic features of the Mediterranean Climate?

I. A dry, warm summer with off-shore trades

II. A concentration of rainfall in winter with on-shore
Westerlies

III. Bright, sunny weather with hot dry summers and wet, mild winters

a. I only
b. II and III only
c. I and III only
d. All

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3. Match the following winds with their countries.

I. Chili------------A) Egypt
II. Leveche---------B) Spain
III. Khamsi---------C) Tunisia
IV. Ghibli----------D) Libya

a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
c. IC,IID,IIIA,IVB
d. IC,IIB,IIIA,IVD

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4. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Sirocco is a hot, dry dusty wind which originates in the Sahara desert.

II. It blows outwards in a southerly direction from the desert interiors into the cooler Mediterranean Sea.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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4. Consider the following statements. Identify the right ones.

I. Mistral is a cold wind from the north, rushing down the Rhone valley in violent gusts between 40 and 80 miles per hour.

II. It is more frequent in the months of winter.

a. I only
b. II only
c. Both
d. None

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5. Match the following Mediterranean vegetation with their regions:

I. Maquis ------------ A) California
II. Macchia ---------- B) Australia
III. Chaparral-------- C) Southern France
IV. Mallee scrub ------ D) Italy

a. IA,IIB,IIIC,IVD
b. IB,IIC,IIID,IVA
c. IC,IID,IIIB,IVA
d. IC,IID,IIIA,IVB

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6. What are the features of the development of the Mediterranean regions?

I. Orchard Farming
II. Wine Production
III. Crop Cultivation

a. I only
b. II and III only
c. I and II only
d. All

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