Climate Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Climate (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which wind pattern is most responsible for the climate of a region?

   1. Trade Winds
   2. Monsoon Winds
   3. Westerlies
   4. Polar Winds
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   Answer: C. Westerlies

   Westerlies are prevailing winds from the west towards the east in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude. They significantly impact the climate of temperate regions.

2. What role do mountains play in their area's climate?

   1. Mountains stabilize the climate
   2. Mountains have no effect on the climate
   3. Mountains act as barriers causing different climates on either side
   4. Mountains absorb solar radiation
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   Answer: C. Mountains act as barriers causing different climates on either side

   Mountains can block the passage of rain-producing weather systems, creating rain shadows and exerting a strong influence on their local climate.

3. Which factor is most responsible for the temperature variations between land and sea?

   1. Specific heat capacity
   2. Presence of vegetation
   3. Altitude
   4. Ocean currents
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   Answer: A. Specific heat capacity

   Water has a high specific heat capacity compared to land, meaning it can absorb and store more heat leading to differing temperature variations between land and sea.

4. Why is the city climate often warmer compared to rural areas?

   1. Lack of vegetation
   2. Urban heat islands
   3. Increased fossil fuel combustion
   4. All of the above
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   Answer: D. All of the above

   Cities create urban heat islands due to factors like concrete structures, lack of vegetation, and increased combustion of fossil fuels, leading to warmer city climates compared to rural areas.

5. How do changes in solar radiation impact Earth's climate?

   1. By causing global dimming
   2. By altering global wind patterns
   3. By changing Earth's temperature balance
   4. They have no effect
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   Answer: C. By changing Earth's temperature balance

   Fluctuations in solar radiation can cause changes in Earth's temperature balance, influencing climate patterns over short and long periods.

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