Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical rainforests? a) Cold winters
b) Hot and humid throughout the year
c) Frequent droughts
d) Low rainfall
2. The tropical and subtropical regions are mainly located between which two latitudes? a) 0° to
30°
b) 30° to 60°
c) 23.5°N to 23.5°S
d) 60° to 90°
3. Which of the following is the most important crop grown in the tropical regions? a) Wheat
b) Rice
c) Coffee
d) Cotton
4. In which of the following regions is the monsoon climate found? a) The Sahara Desert
b) The Amazon Rainforest
c) The Indian Subcontinent
d) The Arctic Circle
5. The tropical rainforests are also known as: a) Taiga
b) Savanna
c) Jungle
d) Forests of Evergreen Trees
6. Which of the following is a characteristic of the tropical rainforest climate? a) Low rainfall
b) Dry and cold conditions
c) Heavy rainfall throughout the year
d) Extreme temperature variation
7. The main tree species found in the tropical rainforest include: a) Pine and Birch
b) Oak and Maple
c) Mahogany and Ebony
d) Spruce and Fir
8. Which region is famous for the cultivation of tea and coffee? a) Subtropical regions
b) Temperate regions
c) Tropical regions
d) Polar regions
9. Which of the following is the most significant factor in determining the climate of the
tropical regions?
a) Proximity to mountains
b) Proximity to oceans
c) Latitude
d) Altitude
10. The tropical rainforest is primarily found in which of the following regions? a) Near the
equator
b) Near the poles
c) In the interior of continents
d) Near deserts
Fill in the Blanks
1. The tropical region has a climate characterized by __________ temperature and high humidity
throughout the year.
2. Tropical rainforests are known for their __________, dense vegetation, and a variety of wildlife.
3. The Amazon rainforest is located in the __________ continent.
4. In the subtropical regions, the winters are __________ and the summers are hot and humid.
5. Rice is the staple crop grown in the __________ regions of Asia.
6. The tropical rainforest is also known as a __________ biome.
7. The __________ winds are responsible for the monsoon rains in the tropical regions of Asia.
8. The region lying between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn is called the __________ zone.
9. In the tropical and subtropical regions, __________ is the most commonly grown crop.
10. The __________ is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
True and False
1. Tropical rainforests are mainly found in the high-latitude regions of the world.
2. The subtropical region is generally drier compared to the tropical regions.
3. Tropical forests experience heavy rainfall throughout the year.
4. In tropical regions, winters are extremely cold and dry.
5. The Sahara Desert is located in the tropical region.
6. The tropical rainforest biome is home to a large number of plant and animal species.
7. The main occupation of people living in tropical regions is agriculture.
8. Monsoons are an important feature of the climate in tropical regions, particularly in South
Asia.
9. Subtropical regions are known for having both cold winters and hot summers.
10. The tropical rainforest has tall trees, such as mahogany and teak.
