Gr6 - Geography Quiz

Climate Regions

• A yearly average temperature does not indicate seasonal variations.

Hottest Places

• The hottest places are located near the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Rainforest Region

• The average yearly temperature of the rainforest region is high, with minimal seasonal variation.
• The rainforest region receives heavy rainfall, with over 2,000 mm annually.
• Rainforests are located near the equator, between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
• A characteristic of rainforests' climate is high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year.

Coldest Places

• The coldest places are located at high latitudes, near the North and South Poles.

Climate Regions

• The primary factor used to divide the world into climate regions is temperature.

Biodiversity

• More than half of the world's animals are found in rainforests.
• A characteristic of the animals in rainforests is their adaptation to the hot and humid climate.

Rainforest Characteristics

• What distinguishes the rainforest region from other regions is its high temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year.

Temperate Coniferous Forests

• The main human activity in the temperate coniferous forests is logging.

Population Shift

• The primary reason for people leaving rural areas to move to urban areas in South Africa is better job opportunities.

Desert Nomads

• Desert nomads cover their bodies in loose-fitting clothes to protect themselves from the sun.

Tuareg People

• The primary activity of the Tuareg people when they travel in the desert is trade.

Population Density

• If a grid square contains 2 people, the population density is 2 people per square unit.

Rural-Urban Migration

• The main reason for the population shift from rural to urban areas in South Africa is better job opportunities.

Mineral-Rich Areas

• The primary occupation of people living near areas with valuable minerals in South Africa is mining.

Desert Animals

• Large desert animals are mostly nocturnal to avoid the heat of the day.

Population Distribution

• The approximate population distribution in South Africa is 60% urban and 40% rural.

Tokyo's Development

• The primary reason for the development of Tokyo into a large city is its proximity to the sea, facilitating trade.

Temperate Coniferous Forests

• The primary form of precipitation in temperate coniferous forests is snow.