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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate is the Kolla zone characterized by?

<p>Warm arid climate (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Bereha zone climate?

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

Which factor primarily causes the seasonal temperature variations in Ethiopia?

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

Which factor primarily causes the seasonal temperature variations in Ethiopia?

<p>Altitude (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate is the Kolla zone characterized by?

<p>Hot and arid conditions (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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