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Which area is included in the equatorial region?
Which area is included in the equatorial region?
- Europe
- Asia-Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, and southern part of Philippines (correct)
- North America
- Australia
What is the characteristic of rainfall in the equatorial region?
What is the characteristic of rainfall in the equatorial region?
- Scanty rainfall
- Heavy rainfall throughout the year around 250 cms (correct)
- Seasonal rainfall
- No rainfall
What is a notable feature of the vegetation in the equatorial region?
What is a notable feature of the vegetation in the equatorial region?
- Sparse vegetation
- Grasslands
- Dense forest cover known as tropical rainforest or selvas (correct)
- Marshy land
Why are human settlements scattered and small in the equatorial region?
Why are human settlements scattered and small in the equatorial region?
What type of people are mainly hunters and gatherers in the equatorial region?
What type of people are mainly hunters and gatherers in the equatorial region?
What type of cultivation do the advanced people practice in the equatorial region?
What type of cultivation do the advanced people practice in the equatorial region?
What is the main function of the tropical rainforest, as mentioned in the passage?
What is the main function of the tropical rainforest, as mentioned in the passage?
Why are the plants in the rainforest described as having larger leaves?
Why are the plants in the rainforest described as having larger leaves?
What characteristic makes the equatorial region have a hot and wet season throughout the year?
What characteristic makes the equatorial region have a hot and wet season throughout the year?
Which animals are specifically mentioned as being found near the edges of the forest?
Which animals are specifically mentioned as being found near the edges of the forest?
What term describes animals adapted to living in trees?
What term describes animals adapted to living in trees?
At which times of the year is rainfall maximum in the equatorial region?
At which times of the year is rainfall maximum in the equatorial region?
What is the average rainfall in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
What is the average rainfall in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Which area is NOT included in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Which area is NOT included in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Which season is characterized by hot and dry weather in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Which season is characterized by hot and dry weather in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Which vegetation type is specifically mentioned as being found in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Which vegetation type is specifically mentioned as being found in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate?
Where has the heaviest rainfall in the world been recorded?
Where has the heaviest rainfall in the world been recorded?
In which region do onshore trade winds influence the climate all year round?
In which region do onshore trade winds influence the climate all year round?
Study Notes
Equatorial Region
- The equatorial region includes the area near the equator.
- Rainfall in the equatorial region is characterized by being high throughout the year, with no distinct dry season.
- The vegetation in the equatorial region is dense and lush, with trees having large leaves to absorb moisture and sunlight.
Human Settlements and Lifestyle
- Human settlements in the equatorial region are scattered and small due to the dense forest and wildlife.
- The indigenous people in the equatorial region are mainly hunters and gatherers.
- Advanced people in the region practice shifting cultivation.
Tropical Rainforest
- The main function of the tropical rainforest is to maintain the oxygen and carbon dioxide balance in the atmosphere.
- Plants in the rainforest have larger leaves to absorb moisture and sunlight.
- The equatorial region has a hot and wet season throughout the year due to the direct sunlight it receives.
Wildlife
- Animals specifically mentioned as being found near the edges of the forest include monkeys and birds.
- Animals adapted to living in trees are described as arboreal.
Climate and Rainfall
- Rainfall is maximum in the equatorial region during the equinoxes (March and September).
- The average rainfall in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate is over 200 cm.
- The Tropical Monsoon Type climate is characterized by hot and dry weather during the summer season.
- The region that is NOT included in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate is the Mediterranean region.
- The vegetation type specifically mentioned as being found in the Tropical Monsoon Type climate is deciduous.
Rainfall Records
- The heaviest rainfall in the world has been recorded in Cherrapunji, India.
Climate Influence
- Onshore trade winds influence the climate all year round in the eastern coastal region.
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Test your knowledge on the location, climate, natural vegetation, human adaptation, and wildlife of the equatorial region. This quiz covers key features such as high temperatures, presence of equal day and night, and specific areas included in this geographical zone.
