Climate and Vegetation: Interactive Quizzes for Year 4 Geography

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a feature of a tropical rainforest climate?

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Cold winters

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Warm and wet all year round

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Heavy rainfall

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Rich plant and animal life

Question 2

What is the name of the climate zone that has cold winters and warm summers?

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Temperate

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Polar

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Tropical

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Arid

Question 3

What kind of plant has thin, needle-like leaves and cones?

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A coniferous tree

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A deciduous tree

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Grass

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A shrub

Question 4

Which of these is an example of a natural vegetation zone?

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Forest

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Farmland

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Park

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Garden

Question 5

In a desert, how does rainfall influence the growth of plants?

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Rainfall helps small plants with long roots to grow.

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Rainfall allows tall trees to grow.

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Rainfall has no effect on plant growth in a desert.

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Rainfall creates large, dense forests in a desert.

Question 6

Which adaptation does NOT help plants in tundra climates survive the cold?

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Shallow roots

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Waxy leaves

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Thick stems

Question 7

Which climate zone is always hot and wet?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate rainforest

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Desert

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Mediterranean

Question 8

How does the height above sea level affect the climate?

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It gets colder the higher you go

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It gets warmer the higher you go

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It gets wetter the higher you go

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It gets drier the higher you go

Question 9

Which of these places has a temperate climate?

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London, UK

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Cairo, Egypt

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Moscow, Russia

Question 10

What is a key feature of a desert?

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Very little rain

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Lots of moisture in the air

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Big differences in temperature between day and night

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Lots of trees

Question 11

Which activity is most likely to harm the plants in an area?

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Cutting down forests

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Planting more trees

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Growing crops

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Building roads

Question 12

What type of trees are commonly found in temperate deciduous forests?

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Deciduous trees that lose their leaves in autumn

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Evergreen trees that keep their leaves all year

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Palm trees that grow in tropical regions

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Pine trees that have needle-like leaves

Question 13

Which plant has adaptations that allow it to survive in a desert environment?

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Cactus with thick stems that store water

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Sunflower with large leaves that absorb sunlight

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Rose bush with fragrant flowers

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Grass with long roots that reach deep into the ground

Question 14

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 15

Which climate zone is known for its extremely cold temperatures and icy conditions?

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Polar

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Temperate

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Subtropical

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Tropical

Question 16

What is the most important factor that determines the climate of a region?

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How close it is to the equator

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How high it is above sea level (altitude)

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The direction of the ocean currents

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The patterns of the wind

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a feature of a tropical rainforest climate?

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Clear wet and dry seasons

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Plenty of rain all year round

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Warm all year

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Lots of tall trees

Question 18

Which type of plants can live in cold, dry places with not much rain?

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Tundra plants

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Taiga trees

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Temperate forest

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Tropical rainforest

Question 19

What is the name for the process where plants use sunlight to make food?

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Photosynthesis

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Breathing

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Sweating

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Rotting

Question 20

Which of these plants has adapted to survive in very dry conditions with little water?

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Cactus

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Rose bush

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Fern

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Lily

Question 21

What is the primary reason why vegetation is often sparse in desert regions?

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Lack of water

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Too much sunlight

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Strong winds

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Rocky ground

Question 22

Which of these resources can be found in tropical rainforests and is considered renewable?

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Wood

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Oil

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Coal

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Gold

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences climate?

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Population density

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the ocean

Question 24

Which climate zone is typically characterized by high rainfall and warm temperatures all year round?

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Polar

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Mediterranean

Question 25

The Earth gets most of its heat from the:

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Sun

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Moon

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Volcanic eruptions

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Core of the Earth

Question 26

Where can you find the Amazon rainforest?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate rainforest

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Boreal forest

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Tundra

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a feature of the Mediterranean climate?

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Lots of rain all year

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Hot, dry summers

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Mild, wet winters

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Mediterranean plants

Question 28

How do temperature and rain affect where plants grow?

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Temperature affects how plants grow, and rain affects how much water is in the ground for plants.

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Rain affects how plants grow, and temperature affects how much water is in the ground for plants.

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Temperature and rain don't affect where plants grow.

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Temperature and rain affect where plants grow in the same way.

Question 29

Which type of forest has tall trees that don't lose their leaves?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate deciduous forest

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Boreal forest

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Tundra

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a sign of a temperate climate zone?

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Very hot and cold seasons

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Mild temperatures

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Moderate rainfall

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Deciduous forests

Question 31

Which of these places has a tropical rainforest climate?

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Amazon Basin

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Sahara Desert

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Antarctica

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Arctic

Question 32

Which of these has the most influence on the type of plants that grow in a place?

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Climate

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Type of soil

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Altitude

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What people do there

Question 33

Which of these is a coniferous tree?

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Pine

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Oak

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Maple

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Birch

Question 34

Why do plants in very cold areas have smaller leaves?

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To lose less water

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To catch more sunlight

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To protect their buds from cold

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To hold more snow

Question 35

What is the main cause of climate change?

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People doing things

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Volcanoes erupting

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Forest fires

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The sun sending out larger solar flares

Question 36

Which of the following is **NOT** a major climate zone on Earth?

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Woodland

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperate

Question 37

Which type of vegetation is typically found in tropical rainforests?

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Evergreen trees

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Deciduous trees

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Desert plants

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Grasslands

Question 38

What is the name for the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food?

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Photosynthesis

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Evaporation

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Transpiration

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Respiration

Question 39

Which type of vegetation has adapted to grow in dry, arid conditions?

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Succulents

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Conifers

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Epiphytes

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Mangroves

Question 40

What is the term for the long-term weather patterns in a particular region?

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Climate

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Season

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Forecast

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Atmosphere

Question 41

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert climate zone?

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High temperatures and very little rainfall

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Moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall

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Low temperatures and frequent snowfall

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High humidity and dense vegetation

Question 42

Why do trees in temperate regions shed their leaves during winter?

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To conserve water and energy

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To protect themselves from the cold

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To attract more sunlight

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To allow for new growth in the spring

Question 43

Which of the following is a way that plants have evolved to spread their seeds?

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Using wind or animals

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Only through water

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By growing below the surface