Class 5 Temperature Zones of the world worksheet

Class 5 Temperature Zones of the world worksheet

 

Section A – True or False

1. The Earth has three main climatic zones.
2. The Torrid Zone receives the most slanting rays of the Sun.
3. The Temperate Zone has a mild climate.
4. The Frigid Zone is the coldest zone on Earth.
5. Altitude means height above sea level.
6. Places near the sea have an extreme climate.
7. The Torrid Zone lies between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
8. Humidity means the amount of water vapour in the air.
9. Higher altitude areas are hotter than low altitude areas.
10. The Arctic Circle is at 66½° N latitude.

Section B – Fill in the blanks

1. The Equator is located at ______° latitude.
2. The Tropic of Capricorn is at ______° S latitude.
3. The Frigid Zone receives ______ rays of the Sun.
4. The ______ Zone experiences neither very hot nor very cold climate.
5. The average weather condition of a place over a long period is called ______.
6. Distance from the ______ affects the climate of a place.
7. ______ breeze blows from sea to land during the day.
8. The ______ Zone lies between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole.
9. Height above sea level is called ______.
10. Places far from the sea have an ______ climate.

Section C – Match the following

Column A	Column B
1. Torrid Zone	a. Coldest zone
2. Temperate Zone	b. Moderate climate
3. Frigid Zone	c. Between Tropic of Cancer & Tropic of Capricorn
4. Altitude	d. Moisture in the air
5. Humidity	e. Height above sea level
6. Arctic Circle	f. 66½° N
7. Antarctic Circle	g. 66½° S
8. Equator	h. 0° latitude
9. Sea breeze	i. Blows from sea to land
10. Land breeze	j. Blows from land to sea

Section D – Choose the correct option

1. Which zone receives direct rays of the Sun?
   a) Temperate Zone
   b) Frigid Zone
   c) Torrid Zone
   d) None
2. Which zone is also called the Polar Zone?
   a) Torrid Zone
   b) Temperate Zone
   c) Frigid Zone
   d) None
3. The North Temperate Zone lies between:
   a) Tropic of Capricorn & Antarctic Circle
   b) Tropic of Cancer & Arctic Circle
   c) Equator & Tropic of Cancer
   d) Tropic of Cancer & Tropic of Capricorn
4. Which breeze blows at night from land to sea?
   a) Sea breeze
   b) Land breeze
   c) Cold breeze
   d) None
5. Which of these has a cool climate during summer?
   a) Delhi
   b) Jaipur
   c) Bhopal
   d) Srinagar
6. Which is the hottest zone on Earth?
   a) Frigid Zone
   b) Torrid Zone
   c) Temperate Zone
   d) None
7. The South Temperate Zone lies between:
   a) Tropic of Capricorn & Antarctic Circle
   b) Equator & Tropic of Capricorn
   c) Tropic of Cancer & Arctic Circle
   d) Antarctic Circle & South Pole
8. Which factor does NOT affect the climate of a place?
   a) Distance from Equator
   b) Altitude
   c) Distance from the moon
   d) Direction of winds
9. Places near the sea have:
   a) Hot climate
   b) Cold climate
   c) Moderate climate
   d) Extreme climate
10. The Arctic Circle is in which Hemisphere?
    a) Southern
    b) Northern
    c) Both
    d) None

Section E – One Word Answer

1. What is the height above sea level called?
2. Name the zone between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle.
3. Which is the coldest zone on Earth?
4. What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer?
5. Which wind blows from sea to land?
6. Name the hottest temperature zone.
7. What is the average weather of a place over a long period called?
8. Name the line at 0° latitude.
9. Which zone receives slanting rays of the Sun?
10. Name the zone between Antarctic Circle & South Pole.

Section F – Short Questions

1. What is humidity?
2. Why do hill stations remain cool in summer?
3. Name the two Temperate Zones.
4. Which zone is known for heavy rainfall and hot climate?
5. Give one reason why coastal areas have moderate climate.
6. Which zone has extremely cold climate with ice and snow?
7. State one factor affecting climate.
8. Name the breeze that blows during the day from sea to land.
9. Write the extent of the Frigid Zone in the Northern Hemisphere.
10. What is meant by altitude?

Section G – Application Based

1. Name one place in India that has a moderate climate.
2. Which zone would you choose for skiing?
3. Which zone would you visit if you love beaches and warm weather?
4. Which zone is best for seeing polar bears?
5. If you are in Mumbai, what type of breeze will you feel during the day?
6. Name a city in India that is cool in summer.
7. Why are the Poles cooler than the Equator?
8. Which zone gets direct rays of the Sun?
9. Which climate zone is suitable for growing tropical fruits?
10. If you are at a place 3000m above sea level, will it be cooler or hotter?

 

Class 5 Temperature Zones of the world worksheet ANSWER KEY

Section A: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-T, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T, 9-F, 10-T

Section B: 1-0, 2-23½, 3-slanting, 4-Temperate, 5-Climate, 6-Equator, 7-Sea, 8-Frigid, 9-Altitude, 10-Extreme