Daily Quiz – 9th Feb 2024 By adminFebruary 12, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 9th Feb 2024 Daily Quiz - 9th Feb 2024 1 / 5 The nomadic tribes ‘Lapps, Samoyeds and Eskimos’ are mainly found in Siberian climate Arctic climate British-type climate China-type climate Explanation:Arctic climate is found in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga. The arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. The growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days. The average winter temperature is -34° C (-30° F), but the average summer temperature is 3-12° C (37-54° F) which enables this biome to sustain life. Some of the tribes in Arctic regions are mentioned below -The Eskimos live in Greenland, Northern Canada and Alaska as hunters, fishers and food-gatherers.The Samis, also known as Lapps, live in a very wide territory stretching from the coasts of Norway to the peninsula of Kola, in Russia.The Nenets, also known as Samoyed, are a Samoyedic ethnic group inhabiting northern parts of Eurasia in Russia.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. Explanation:Arctic climate is found in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga. The arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. The growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days. The average winter temperature is -34° C (-30° F), but the average summer temperature is 3-12° C (37-54° F) which enables this biome to sustain life. Some of the tribes in Arctic regions are mentioned below -The Eskimos live in Greenland, Northern Canada and Alaska as hunters, fishers and food-gatherers.The Samis, also known as Lapps, live in a very wide territory stretching from the coasts of Norway to the peninsula of Kola, in Russia.The Nenets, also known as Samoyed, are a Samoyedic ethnic group inhabiting northern parts of Eurasia in Russia.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. 2 / 5 Newfoundland has become one of the largest fishing grounds in the world because of which of the following reasons?Existence of gentle sloping continental shelfMeeting of warm and cold ocean currentsAbundance of PlanktonSelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:The Grand Banks of Newfoundland are a series of underwater plateaus found off the northeast coast of Canada. This is one of the largest fishing grounds in the world. The Fish feed on planktons, which are present abundantly only in shallow waters.The gently sloping continental shelves (less than 600 feet deep) which stretch for over two hundred miles south-east of Newfoundland contain a rich collection of microscopic plankton which supports large variety of fishes. So, point 1 is correct.The meeting of warm North Atlantic drift and Cold Labrador current off the GrandBanks of Newfoundland uplifts the nutrients to the surface and makes it an ideal breeding ground for a wide variety of fish. So, point 2 is correct.Newfoundland and off the coasts of Maritime provinces contain a rich collection of microscopic plankton which support a thriving fishing industry in Canada and the USA. So, point 3 is correct.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. Explanation:The Grand Banks of Newfoundland are a series of underwater plateaus found off the northeast coast of Canada. This is one of the largest fishing grounds in the world. The Fish feed on planktons, which are present abundantly only in shallow waters.The gently sloping continental shelves (less than 600 feet deep) which stretch for over two hundred miles south-east of Newfoundland contain a rich collection of microscopic plankton which supports large variety of fishes. So, point 1 is correct.The meeting of warm North Atlantic drift and Cold Labrador current off the GrandBanks of Newfoundland uplifts the nutrients to the surface and makes it an ideal breeding ground for a wide variety of fish. So, point 2 is correct.Newfoundland and off the coasts of Maritime provinces contain a rich collection of microscopic plankton which support a thriving fishing industry in Canada and the USA. So, point 3 is correct.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. 3 / 5 With reference to the Taiga climate, consider the following statements:It is characterized by very cold winters and cool summers.It has evergreen vegetation with trees such as Pine, Fir and Larch.It is one of the richest sources of softwood in the world.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:The Cool Temperate Continental (Siberian) climate, also known as Taiga climate, is experienced only in the northern hemisphere where the continents within the high latitudes have a broad east-west spread.The climate of the Siberian type is characterized by a bitterly cold winter of long duration and a cool brief summer. Spring and autumn are merely brief transitional periods.So, statement 1 is correct.No other trees are so well adapted as the conifers to withstand such an inhospitable environment as the Siberian type of climate. The dominant vegetation of this type of climate is Pine (red pine, white pine), Fir (Douglas and balsam), Spruce and Larch.So, statement 2 is correct.The coniferous belts of Eurasia and North America are the richest sources of softwood for use in building construction, furniture, matches, paper and pulp, rayon and other branches of chemical industry. The world’s greatest softwood producers are Russia, U.S.A, Canada and Fennoscandian countries (Finland, Norway and Sweden).So, statement 3 is correct.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. Explanation:The Cool Temperate Continental (Siberian) climate, also known as Taiga climate, is experienced only in the northern hemisphere where the continents within the high latitudes have a broad east-west spread.The climate of the Siberian type is characterized by a bitterly cold winter of long duration and a cool brief summer. Spring and autumn are merely brief transitional periods.So, statement 1 is correct.No other trees are so well adapted as the conifers to withstand such an inhospitable environment as the Siberian type of climate. The dominant vegetation of this type of climate is Pine (red pine, white pine), Fir (Douglas and balsam), Spruce and Larch.So, statement 2 is correct.The coniferous belts of Eurasia and North America are the richest sources of softwood for use in building construction, furniture, matches, paper and pulp, rayon and other branches of chemical industry. The world’s greatest softwood producers are Russia, U.S.A, Canada and Fennoscandian countries (Finland, Norway and Sweden).So, statement 3 is correct.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer. 4 / 5 Which of the following push factors are responsible for the migration of people around the world?UnemploymentHigh crime ratesPersecution of minoritiesPolitical instabilityEpidemicsSelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Explanation:Migration may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better balance between population and resources. It may be permanent, temporary or seasonal. It may take place from rural-to-rural areas, rural to urban areas, urban to urban areas and urban to rural areas.Push Factors: Push Factors are negative things that make people want to move to a new area. They make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like the persecution of minorities (like that of Rohingyas in Myanmar), high crime rates, unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Pull Factors for migration: The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin for reasons like better job opportunities and living conditions, fertile land, political stability, peace and stability, security of life and property and pleasant climate. Explanation:Migration may be interpreted as a spontaneous effort to achieve a better balance between population and resources. It may be permanent, temporary or seasonal. It may take place from rural-to-rural areas, rural to urban areas, urban to urban areas and urban to rural areas.Push Factors: Push Factors are negative things that make people want to move to a new area. They make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like the persecution of minorities (like that of Rohingyas in Myanmar), high crime rates, unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Pull Factors for migration: The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin for reasons like better job opportunities and living conditions, fertile land, political stability, peace and stability, security of life and property and pleasant climate. 5 / 5 Which of the following conditions have helped temperate grasslands become the ‘granaries of the world’?Moderate temperatures due to oceansSurplus of wheat productionInfluence of local winds like ChinookScientific methods of cultivationSelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation:The temperate grasslands (Steppes, Prairies) experience a continental climate. Due to this, there is an extreme range of temperatures. Summers are very warm and winters are very cold. There is no moderating effect of the oceans. So, point 1 is not correct.With scientific methods of cultivation and use of tractors, harvesters and combines has made regions like North America a surplus food producer. The temperate grasslands have been ploughed up for extensive, mechanized wheat cultivation. The prairies are especially known for huge surplus production of wheat. So, points 2 and 4 are correct.Chinook comes in a south-westerly direction in the prairies and has a considerable influence on the local climate. It is a hot wind that melts snow-covered pastures. The agricultural activities are thus accelerated. The influence of winds like Chinook is welcomed by the local farmers. So, point 3 is correct.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Explanation:The temperate grasslands (Steppes, Prairies) experience a continental climate. Due to this, there is an extreme range of temperatures. Summers are very warm and winters are very cold. There is no moderating effect of the oceans. So, point 1 is not correct.With scientific methods of cultivation and use of tractors, harvesters and combines has made regions like North America a surplus food producer. The temperate grasslands have been ploughed up for extensive, mechanized wheat cultivation. The prairies are especially known for huge surplus production of wheat. So, points 2 and 4 are correct.Chinook comes in a south-westerly direction in the prairies and has a considerable influence on the local climate. It is a hot wind that melts snow-covered pastures. The agricultural activities are thus accelerated. The influence of winds like Chinook is welcomed by the local farmers. So, point 3 is correct.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
