Grade 8 Geography: Climate and Weather

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An overview of climate and weather concepts, the factors influencing temperature and rainfall, and the various climate regions found around the world and in South Africa.

Climate Geography Weather

10 Questions Medium Ages 13+ May 10, 2026

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1 What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

A Climate changes daily, weather changes over years
B Weather is the state of the atmosphere daily, climate is a long-term pattern
C They are the same thing
D Climate only refers to temperature

2 Which of the following is NOT one of the five main factors influencing climate?

A Distance from the equator
B Ocean currents
C Urbanization
D Height above sea level

3 How does altitude affect temperature?

A Temperature increases as altitude increases
B Temperature decreases as altitude increases
C Altitude has no effect on temperature
D Temperature stays the same regardless of altitude

4 Why do regions at higher latitudes receive less sunlight?

A The Earth is flat
B The Earth's tilt and round shape
C The sun is smaller at the poles
D Clouds block the sun

5 What is the approximate temperature drop for every 1000 meters of altitude?

A 1.5 degrees Celsius
B 6.5 degrees Celsius
C 10 degrees Celsius
D 0.5 degrees Celsius

6 Which ocean current is responsible for warming the east coast of South Africa?

A Benguela Current
B Agulhas Current
C Southern Ocean Current
D Atlantic Current

7 What is a 'rain shadow' area?

A An area with high rainfall
B An area sheltered by mountains resulting in low rainfall
C An area where it rains every day
D An area near the coast

8 Which climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters?

A Polar
B Tropical
C Subtropical
D Tundra

9 What defines a desert climate in terms of annual rainfall?

A Less than 250 mm
B Between 250-500 mm
C Over 1000 mm
D Over 2000 mm

10 Why are there no continental climates in the Southern Hemisphere?

A The Southern Hemisphere is too cold
B There are no large landmasses at those latitudes
C The ocean is too small
D The equator prevents them

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