World Geography Climate and Biomes 2

Question 1

What is the driest place on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Atacama Desert

Answer

The Atacama Desert in South America is the driest non-polar desert, with some areas receiving virtually no rain.

Question 2

What is the term for a region that receives very little precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Desert

Answer

A desert is defined as a region receiving less than 250 mm of precipitation annually, regardless of temperature.

Question 3

In which biome would you find permafrost?

Accepted Answer

Tundra

Answer

Permafrost, permanently frozen subsoil, is found in the tundra biome of the Arctic and high mountain regions.

Question 4

What ocean current keeps Western Europe warmer than expected for its latitude?

Accepted Answer

Gulf Stream

Answer

The Gulf Stream carries warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic, keeping Western Europe milder.

Question 5

Which continent has the most diverse climate zones?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Answer

Asia has the greatest diversity of climate zones, from Arctic tundra in Siberia to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

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