Natural Regions of the World: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
The reason for not finding dense population in the equatorial regions is-
- Alack of mineral reserves
- Babundance of mountainous land
- Clack of suitable climate
- Dabundance of elephants
Question 2 of 50
In which natural region the sun never sets in the summer season?
- ATaiga region
- Btundra region
- CSavanna region
- DWestern European territories
Question 3 of 50
The maximum rainfall occurs in the monsoon region-
- Ain Northeast India
- Bin the Eastern United States
- CEastern coast of Africa
- DSouth-East Asia
Question 4 of 50
The region of summer rainfall is-
- Amonsoon region
- BMediterranean region
- Cequatorial region
- DWestern European territories
Question 5 of 50
Which of the following natural regions holds an important place in terms of production of 'Cinchona'?
- ASavanna region
- BMediterranean region
- Cmonsoon region
- Dequatorial region
Question 6 of 50
The Mediterranean region is called?
- Agrowing region
- Bentrepreneurial region
- Ceroding region
- Dregion of stunted development
Question 7 of 50
In which natural region is the world's largest desert located?
- Ahot desert region
- Bequatorial region
- Csteppe region
- DMediterranean region
Question 8 of 50
Which of the following countries does not fall under the monsoon region?
- APhilippines
- BThailand
- CKenya
- DIndia
Question 9 of 50
The Mediterranean region specializes in the cultivation of what?
- ACoconut
- BCoffee
- CTea
- Dcitrus fruits
Question 10 of 50
45 on the western edges of continents⁰ to 60⁰ Which of the following climates is found between latitudes?
- Acold sea
- BWestern Europe equivalent
- Clike Manchuria
- DMediterranean
Question 11 of 50
The maximum extent of the tropical monsoon region is-
- AAsia
- BAfrica
- CNorth America
- DSouth America
Question 12 of 50
Plantation agriculture in the equatorial regions is important from the point of view of-
- ACongo Basin
- BAmazon Basin
- CCentral America
- DSoutheast Asia
Question 13 of 50
The Dead Valley is located in-
- Ain the Sahara Desert
- Bin the Kalahari Desert
- Cin California
- DIn Arabia
Question 14 of 50
Which natural region is called 'Cold desert'?
- ATaiga region
- Btundra region
- CSavanna region
- DMediterranean region
Question 15 of 50
Chile in central South America is an example of
- Aof the equatorial region
- Bof the savanna region
- Cof the Mediterranean region
- Dof the taiga region
Question 16 of 50
Change in wind direction according to the season is a characteristic of which natural region?
- Amonsoon region
- Bequatorial region
- Csteppe region
- Dtemperate grassland
Question 17 of 50
In which natural region of the world is the maximum annual temperature difference found?
- Aequatorial region
- BMediterranean region
- Ctundra region
- DTaiga region
Question 18 of 50
Which is the most economically developed natural region?
- AMediterranean region
- Bequatorial region
- CWestern European territories
- DSt. Lawrence Tule
Question 19 of 50
Which of the following is not correctly matched-
- AEbony-taiga region
- BMahogany - Monsoon region
- COlives - Mediterranean region
- DRubber - Equatorial region
Question 20 of 50
In which of the following regions of the world is the production of citrus fruits highly developed?
- Amonsoon region
- Btropical highland region
- CMediterranean region
- Dequatorial region
Question 21 of 50
There is homogeneity in a natural region:
- Aclimate and natural vegetation
- Bclimate and business
- Cof soil and drainage
- Deconomic and species
Question 22 of 50
Which of the following is correctly matched?
- AMediterranean region – summer rainfall
- BEquatorial region - afternoon thunderstorms
- CMonsoon region – heavy rainfall throughout the year
- DDesert region – winter rainfall
Question 23 of 50
Which of the following statements is false regarding the hot desert region?
- AIt is spread over 15 continents in the western part.⁰ It is found between latitudes 10° to 30°
- BIn this region, the annual temperature difference is greater than the daily temperature difference.
- CIt is called the region of perpetual difficulties.
- DXerophyte type of vegetation is found in this region.
Question 24 of 50
Most of the countries of South-East Asia fall under which natural region?
- Atemperate grassland
- Bmonsoon region
- Chot desert region
- DSavanna region
Question 25 of 50
In which natural region are tribes like Bushmen, Buddu etc. found?
- Atemperate desert
- Bhot desert
- Ctundra region
- DTaiga region
Question 26 of 50
By what other name is the equatorial region known?
- Agrowing region
- Bentrepreneurial region
- Ceroding region
- Dregion of stunted development
Question 27 of 50
Which natural region is famous for the production of fruits?
- Aequatorial
- Bmonsoonal
- CMediterranean
- Dtemperate
Question 28 of 50
The monsoon region is called
- Agrowing region
- Bentrepreneurial region
- Ceroding region
- Dregion of stunted development
Question 29 of 50
What type of climate is found in the Congo Valley?
- Amonsoonal
- BMediterranean region
- Cequatorial
- Dsubpolar
Question 30 of 50
Which of the following natural regions is known as the 'land of big game'?
- Aequatorial region
- BSavanna region
- Cmonsoon region
- DWestern European territories
Question 31 of 50
Mediterranean climate is most suitable for the cultivation of which of the following crops?
- ARice
- Bwheat
- Clush flowers
- Dbride
Question 32 of 50
The climate of the Mediterranean type is found in-
- Ain Florida
- Bin California
- Cin central China
- Din Hungary
Question 33 of 50
Which of the following categories contains monsoon regions?
- AU.S., Canada, Mexico, Ecuador
- BIndia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand
- CSri Lanka, Japan, Australia, Antarctica
- DCIS, North China, Iran, Iraq
Question 34 of 50
Which of the following is similar to San Francisco, Santiago, Cape Town and Perth?
- Ademocratic system of governance
- BMediterranean climate
- CIndustrial economic base
- DSpanish ancestry of the population
Question 35 of 50
Mediterranean climate is not found in-
- ACalifornia
- BAlgeria
- CCyprus
- DMadagascar
Question 36 of 50
Known for grapes, juicy fruits and wheat crops-
- Atemperate zone
- Btropical region
- CMediterranean region
- Dsteppe region
Question 37 of 50
In which natural region is the Amazon Basin located?
- AWestern European territories
- Bequatorial region
- CTaiga region
- DMediterranean region
Question 38 of 50
Who made the first attempt to divide the world into natural regions?
- AHerbertson
- BWheatilsey
- CTailor
- DHartshorne
Question 39 of 50
Which one of the following is called the 'bread basket of the world'?
- Amonsoon region
- BMediterranean region
- Ctemperate grassland
- Dsavanna grassland
Question 40 of 50
Which of the following climatic regions is world famous for fruits and wine production?
- Amonsoonal
- BMediterranean
- Cequatorial
- DSteppy
Question 41 of 50
The temperature remains high throughout the year in the equatorial regions because-
- ASea winds blow in this region
- BThe extension on both sides of the equator allows direct sunlight throughout the year, keeping temperatures high.
- CHot storms blow in this region which raise the temperature.
- Dnone of the above
Question 42 of 50
The mainstay of life of most of the inhabitants of the monsoon region is-
- AIndustry
- Banimal husbandry
- Cmineral exploration
- DAgriculture
Question 43 of 50
Mediterranean climate is not found in-
- ACalifornia
- BBolivia
- CPerth
- DCape Town
Question 44 of 50
The uncertainty of rainfall has made the people of which natural region fatalistic?
- Aequatorial region
- Bmonsoon region
- CMediterranean region
- Dprairie region
Question 45 of 50
In which natural region is the wine making industry from grapes important?
- Ain the monsoon region
- Bin the Mediterranean region
- Cin the equatorial region
- Din the temperate grassland
Question 46 of 50
Which of the following climate types is found in central Spain?
- Asubpolar
- BMediterranean dry severe summer
- CSubtropical step
- DHumid continental hot summers
Question 47 of 50
In which natural region does seasonal rainfall occur, mainly at the end of summer?
- AMediterranean region
- Bmonsoon region
- Cequatorial region
- Dprairie region
Question 48 of 50
In which of the following areas is the Tundra region found?
- AAlaska, Greenland, Iceland and northern Siberia
- BFalklands, Zaire, Brazil and Australia
- CFalkland, Iceland, Alaska and New Zealand
- DCanada, Norway, Japan and New Zealand
Question 49 of 50
Generally, the world is divided into how many natural regions?
- A8
- B10
- C11
- D12
Question 50 of 50
In which of the following states are the shrubs called chaparral found?
- Ain the Mediterranean region of California
- Bin the desert region of California
- Con the eastern slope of the Andes Mountains
- Don the western slope of the Andes