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1
Which of these cities has an oceanic climate?
Moscow
Cairo
Tehran
London
2
What is the term for the long-term increase in Earth's average temperature?
Greenhouse effect
Global warming
c) Urban heat island effect
Climate change
3
Which color is often used on weather maps to indicate cold temperatures?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
4
What is the term for when a city is significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas?
Photochemical smog
Global warming
Greenhouse effect
Urban heat island effect
5
What is the biggest factor influencing seasonal climate changes?
Soil depth
Earth's axial tilt
Distance from the ocean
Magnetic field
6
Which natural phenomenon can temporarily lower global temperatures?
Strong volcanic eruptions
Solar storms
Vulcanization
Incre
7
Which of the following climate zones is the coldest?
Tropical
Dry
Temperate
Polar
8
What are powerful storms that form over warm oceans called?
Hurricane
Snowstorm
Cyclone
Tornado
9
What happens if global temperatures rise more than 2°C?
Rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather
Glacial melting slows down
Climate stabilizes
Climate extremes decrease
10
What type of climate does the Amazon rainforest have?
Polar
Oceanic
Desert
Tropical rainforest
11
Which region has a monsoon climate?
Southeast Asia
Scandinavia
West Asia
Central America
12
Which of these gases contributes the most to the greenhouse effect?
Hydrogen (H)
Oxygen (O₂)
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Nitrogen (N₂)
13
What kind of climate characterizes desert areas?
Temperate
Humid
Cold
Dry
14
Which continent has the largest area covered by tropical rainforests?
South America
Africa
Asia
Europe
15
Which of these climate zones has four seasons?
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
Dry
16
What causes the El Niño effect?
Weakening of trade winds and changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures
Increased solar radiation
A sudden decrease in greenhouse gases
olcanic activity on the ocean floor
17
Which gas is primarily responsible for ozone depletion?
Nitrogen oxides
Methane
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Carbon monoxide
18
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of climate change?
Melting glaciers
More extreme weather events
Changes in precipitation patterns
Decreasing sea levels
19
What is the unit of measurement for wind speed?
Bar
Decibel
Knot
Volt
20
What are the two main factors that determine climate?
Temperature and precipitation
Soil dep
Elevation and geological composition
Magnetic field and solar activity
21
What does a barometer measure?
UV index
Wind speed
Humidity
Air pressure
22
What is the biggest factor influencing global climate?
Earth's rotation
Ocean depth
Volcanic activity
Solar energy
23
Which region has permafrost?
Amazon rainforest
Sahara
Mediterranean
Siberia
24
Which part of the world is most affected by rising sea levels?
Siberia
Scandinavia
Sahara
Pacific islands
25
Which climate zone is located between the equator and the tropics?
Dry
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
26
What is the main cause of climate change?
Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities
Natural changes in Earth's orbit
Solar storms
Changes in Earth's magnetic field
27
Which ocean has the biggest influence on European climate?
Pacific
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
28
Which type of cloud brings rain?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Nimbostratus
Stratocumulus
29
Which of these countries is part of the Arctic climate zone?
Brazil
Egypt
India
Canada
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What does the term "climate" describe?
The current state of the atmosphere
Changes in weather throughout the day
The average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period
Only temperature and precipitation
