Ethiopian Agroclimatic Zones and Altitude Impact Quiz
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Which of the following is an accurate characteristic of the Wurch-zone areas in Ethiopia?

  • Exist in the very high mountains of South Gondar, Wollo, Shewa, Arsi, and Bale
  • Frequently have temperatures of less than 10°C (correct)
  • Have reliable rainfall and absence of tropical diseases
  • Are highland areas with lower altitudes and higher temperatures

    • What is the traditional agroecological name for areas with altitudes of 3,300 and above in Ethiopia?

  • Dega-Zone Areas
  • Wurch/Kur Alpine or Afro-Alpine (correct)
  • Wurch-Zone Areas
  • Montane Forest Zone

    • What are the main features historically associated with Dega-zone agro-climatic areas in Ethiopia?

  • Secure location, reliable rainfall, and absence of tropical diseases (correct)
  • Frequently have temperatures of less than 10°C
  • Highland areas with lower altitudes and higher temperatures
  • Exist in the very high mountains of South Gondar, Wollo, Shewa, Arsi, and Bale

    • In which agroclimatic zone in Ethiopia would you expect to find highland areas with lower altitudes and higher temperatures?

    <p>Dega-Zone Areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the global equivalence of the traditional agroecological name 'Wurch/Kur Alpine or Afro-Alpine' in Ethiopia?

    <p>Wurch/Kur Alpine or Afro-Alpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate is the Kolla zone characterized by?

    <p>Warm arid climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can some humid areas in the Dega zone support two growing periods per year?

    <p>Due to consistent and reliable rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Bereha zone climate?

    <p>Strong wind and low relative humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily causes the seasonal temperature variations in Ethiopia?

    <p>Tilting of the earth's axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant characteristic of the Wurch-zone areas in Ethiopia?

    <p>High altitude and low temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agroclimatic zone in Ethiopia is historically associated with being the home of concentrated human settlement?

    <p>Dega-Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional agroecological name for areas with altitudes of 3,300 meters and above in Ethiopia?

    <p>Wurch/Kur Alpine or Afro-Alpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily causes the seasonal temperature variations in Ethiopia?

    <p>Altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate is the Kolla zone characterized by?

    <p>Hot and arid conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional agroecological name for areas with altitudes of 2,600 to 3,300 meters in Ethiopia?

    <p>Wurch/Kur Alpine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which agroclimatic zone in Ethiopia would you expect to find lowlands with altitudes ranging from 500 to 1500 meters above sea level?

    <p>Kolla zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate is characterized by high temperatures, low relative humidity, and little cloud cover in Ethiopia?

    <p>Bereha zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agroclimatic zone in Ethiopia is known for producing surplus grain and inset and its derivatives?

    <p>Dega zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily causes the seasonal temperature variations in Ethiopia?

    <p>Distance of overhead sun and its apparent north-south movement across the equator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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