9th Class Pak Studies Chapter 5 Test5. Climate of Pakistan and Environmental Hazards

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 10 × 1 = 10)

1. Which non costal city in Pakistan in vulnerable to tropical cyclones?
   1. Karachi
   2. Thatta
   3. Badin
   4. Peshawar
2. Which region in Pakistan experiences a monsoon climate?
   1. Balochistan
   2. Sindh
   3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
   4. Punjab
3. Which of the following is a major environmental hazard in Pakistan?
   1. Earthquakes
   2. Hurricanes
   3. Volcanic eruptions
   4. Tsunamis
4. Relief rainfall occurs in the:
   1. Valley floor
   2. Leeward side of the relief
   3. Desert areas
   4. All of the above
5. In which season does Pakistan experience the least amount of rainfall?
   1. Winter
   2. Summer
   3. Autumn
   4. Spring
6. In which season does Pakistan receive the majority of its rainfall?
   1. Winter
   2. Spring
   3. Summer
   4. Autumn
7. Which of the following statement is NOT true about the monsoon winds in Pakistan?
   1. The monsoon winds blow from the Arabian Sea towards the land surface during the summer months
   2. The monsoon winds bring warm, moist air to Pakistan during the summer months
   3. The monsoon winds cause heavy rainfall in Pakistan during the summer months
   4. The monsoon winds blow from the land surface towards the Arabian Sea during the winter months
8. The temperature inversion layer is pronounced in.
   1. Arid and semi-arid regions
   2. Humid and tropical regions
   3. Polar regions
   4. South-East of Pakistan
9. Convectional rainfall in Pakistan is caused by:
   1. It is caused by the heating of the land surface
   2. It is common in the northern and western regions of Pakistan
   3. It occurs in the early summer months
   4. It is caused by the collision of two air masses
10. Which area of Pakistan is most vulnerable to floods?
    1. Northern mountains
    2. Coastal areas
    3. River basin
    4. Desert regions