World Climate And Weather - Study Mode

[#121] Which of the following is an example of Mid-latitude desert ?
Correct Answer

(D) Patagonia desert

Explanation

Solution: Patagonia desert is an example of Mid-latitude desert. Patagonia is a desert in the rain shadow of the Andes. The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonian Steppe or Magellanic Steppe, is the largest desert in Argentina and is the 8th largest desert in the world by area, occupying 673,000 square kilometers (260,000 mi2).

[#122] Word "Steppe" is related to which of the following biomes?
Correct Answer

(A) Grassland

Explanation

Solution: Steppes are found in South Europe, Central Asia, and parts of South America and Southern Africa etc. The complex climatic conditions like hot summers and cold winters, with an average of 250mm-500mm rain. They are of two types:- Sub Tropical and Temperate Steppes. Mostly shrubs occur here.

[#123] The region famous for various types of wine and champagne is
Correct Answer

(C) Mediterranean Sea

Explanation

Solution: Region around the Mediterranean Sea is famous for growing citrus fruits such as oranges, grapes etc. from which wine & champagne are made. Countries like France is famous for its wine & champagne production.

[#124] Nights are cooler in the deserts than in the plains because ________
Correct Answer

(A) Sand radiates heat more quickly than the earth

Explanation

Solution: Nights are cooler in the deserts than in the plains because Sand radiates heat more quickly than the earth. Because deserts have such little water vapor in the air, it makes it harder to trap heat or cold in a desert. At night, the sun no longer heats the desert and the heat from the day doesn't stay trapped. Because of this, some deserts can get cold at night, dropping to below 40F, which is definitely coat weather.

[#125] India is the largest producer and consumer of
Correct Answer

(B) Tea

Explanation

Solution: India is the largest producer and consumer of Tea. Tea is the highly famous and also highly consumed product in India. In India, tea is produced in the large amount and expert to the other countries. There are many tea plantations in Kerala, Nilgiri, Assam, Karnataka, Tripura, etc. are some of the topmost tea production states in India. Tamil Nadu plays the major role in the tea production.