Climate Quiz - CBSE Class 7 Social Science
Free practice quiz: Climate (CBSE Class 7 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.
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What is climate?
- The average weather in a region over a long period
- The daily atmospheric conditions
- The changing of seasons
- The temperature of a region
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Answer: A. The average weather in a region over a long period
Climate refers to the long-term average of weather in a particular region, measured over a significant period, usually 30 years.
What mainly influences the climate of a region?
- Latitude
- Time of day
- Local vegetation
- None of the above
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Answer: A. Latitude
Latitude primarily influences climate by affecting solar energy received at different locations on Earth.
What is the ‘greenhouse effect’?
- Atmospheric warming due to trapped gases
- Increase in rainfall
- Cooling of the earth's core
- Expansion of polar ice
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Answer: A. Atmospheric warming due to trapped gases
The greenhouse effect refers to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere caused by greenhouse gases trapping heat.
What type of climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters?
- Continental
- Tropical
- Polar
- Oceanic
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Answer: A. Continental
Continental climates experience significant temperature differences between summer and winter, unlike tropical or polar climates.
What role does the ocean play in climate regulation?
- Absorbs carbon dioxide
- Creates earthquakes
- Increases humidity
- Decreases temperatures
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Answer: A. Absorbs carbon dioxide
The ocean acts as a carbon sink by absorbing carbon dioxide, significantly influencing global climate regulation.