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.

This CBSE Class 7 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Climate, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is climate?

   1. The average weather in a region over a long period
   2. The daily atmospheric conditions
   3. The changing of seasons
   4. 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.

2. What mainly influences the climate of a region?

   1. Latitude
   2. Time of day
   3. Local vegetation
   4. 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.

3. What is the ‘greenhouse effect’?

   1. Atmospheric warming due to trapped gases
   2. Increase in rainfall
   3. Cooling of the earth's core
   4. 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.

4. What type of climate is characterized by hot summers and cold winters?

   1. Continental
   2. Tropical
   3. Polar
   4. Oceanic
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   Answer: A. Continental

   Continental climates experience significant temperature differences between summer and winter, unlike tropical or polar climates.

5. What role does the ocean play in climate regulation?

   1. Absorbs carbon dioxide
   2. Creates earthquakes
   3. Increases humidity
   4. 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.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which element is NOT a part of climate?
2. What tool is primarily used to measure temperature?
3. Which of the following is a component of the climate system?
4. Which type of climate has the highest average temperatures?
5. What is the primary cause of seasons?
6. Which area is likely to experience the least amount of rainfall?
7. How does deforestation affect climate?
8. Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?
9. What is a primary factor in determining a region's climate classification?
10. What phenomenon is often caused by warm ocean currents?
11. How do volcanic eruptions influence climate?
12. Which is a major consequence of climate warming on polar regions?
13. What is the impact of melting glaciers on sea levels?
14. Which gas is a significant contributor to the greenhouse effect?
15. What is climate adaptation?

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