Question 1

Annual temperature ranges near South Georgia Island are low despite their high latitude because

Accepted Answer

A) the climate is dominated by dry,frigid air masses year-round. 
B) they are influenced by maritime environments. 
C) higher than average precipitation for the climate type mitigates against the extreme cold weather. 
D) the island is oriented on the sunward side of a large topographic feature. 
E) high elevation mitigates against the extreme cold events that otherwise occur at these latitudes. 
A) the climate is dominated by dry,frigid air masses year-round. 
B) they are influenced by maritime environments. 
C) higher than average precipitation for the climate type mitigates against the extreme cold weather. 
D) the island is oriented on the sunward side of a large topographic feature. 
E) high elevation mitigates against the extreme cold events that otherwise occur at these latitudes.

Question 2

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36% of Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

A) tropical climates 
B) dry climates 
C) mesothermal climates 
D) microthermal climates 
E) polar climates 
A) tropical climates 
B) dry climates 
C) mesothermal climates 
D) microthermal climates 
E) polar climates

Question 3

The climate regime exemplified by Asia's Taklamakan Desert,Argentina's Patagonia,and areas of central Nevada is

Accepted Answer

A) marine west coast. 
B) tropical savanna. 
C) humid subtropical hot-summer. 
D) subarctic cold winter. 
E) midlatitude cold desert. 
A) marine west coast. 
B) tropical savanna. 
C) humid subtropical hot-summer. 
D) subarctic cold winter. 
E) midlatitude cold desert.

Question 4

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Mediterranean 
B) tropical rain forest 
C) tropical savanna 
D) marine west coast 
E) polar 
A) Mediterranean 
B) tropical rain forest 
C) tropical savanna 
D) marine west coast 
E) polar

Question 5

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) humid subtropical hot-summer 
B) marine west coast 
C) humid subtropical winter-dry 
D) Mediterranean 
E) tropical monsoon 
A) humid subtropical hot-summer 
B) marine west coast 
C) humid subtropical winter-dry 
D) Mediterranean 
E) tropical monsoon

Question 6

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) highland 
B) tropical monsoon 
C) humid subtropical winter-dry 
D) Mediterranean 
E) marine west coast 
A) highland 
B) tropical monsoon 
C) humid subtropical winter-dry 
D) Mediterranean 
E) marine west coast

Question 7

Which of the following is not true of the subarctic climate regions of Canada and Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) Permafrost occurs here. 
B) Broadleaf deciduous trees,such as maple and sweetgum,dominate the area. 
C) Precipitation is low,but so is potential evapotranspiration. 
D) This climate zone constitutes the maximum poleward extent of forests. 
E) This climatic zone experiences exceptionally large annual temperature ranges. 
A) Permafrost occurs here. 
B) Broadleaf deciduous trees,such as maple and sweetgum,dominate the area. 
C) Precipitation is low,but so is potential evapotranspiration. 
D) This climate zone constitutes the maximum poleward extent of forests. 
E) This climatic zone experiences exceptionally large annual temperature ranges.

Question 8

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

Accepted Answer

A) latitude. 
B) elevation. 
C) continentality. 
D) urban heat islands. 
E) land-water heating differences 
A) latitude. 
B) elevation. 
C) continentality. 
D) urban heat islands. 
E) land-water heating differences

Question 9

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

Accepted Answer

A) lush (thick and green year-round). 
B) dominated by grassland with scattered trees. 
C) mixed deciduous and evergreen forests. 
D) desert-like succulents. 
E) broadleaf evergreen forests. 
A) lush (thick and green year-round). 
B) dominated by grassland with scattered trees. 
C) mixed deciduous and evergreen forests. 
D) desert-like succulents. 
E) broadleaf evergreen forests.

Question 10

Which of the following is a causal element of polar and highland climates?

Accepted Answer

A) extremes of daylength between summer and winter 
B) high precipitation,primarily in the form of snow 
C) low surface albedo due to ground cover 
D) high sun altitude during the summer months 
E) small differences of day length between winter and summer 
A) extremes of daylength between summer and winter 
B) high precipitation,primarily in the form of snow 
C) low surface albedo due to ground cover 
D) high sun altitude during the summer months 
E) small differences of day length between winter and summer

Question 11

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) frontal uplift,only. 
B) orographic uplift,only. 
C) convectional uplift,only. 
D) both convection and frontal uplift. 
E) both orographic and frontal uplift. 
A) frontal uplift,only. 
B) orographic uplift,only. 
C) convectional uplift,only. 
D) both convection and frontal uplift. 
E) both orographic and frontal uplift.

Question 12

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) highland 
B) tropical savanna 
C) humid subtropical hot-summer 
D) midlatitude cold desert 
E) Mediterranean 
A) highland 
B) tropical savanna 
C) humid subtropical hot-summer 
D) midlatitude cold desert 
E) Mediterranean

Question 13

More than half of the world's population resides within the

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical climates. 
B) Desert climates. 
C) Mesothermal climates. 
D) Microthermal climates. 
E) Highland climates. 
A) Tropical climates. 
B) Desert climates. 
C) Mesothermal climates. 
D) Microthermal climates. 
E) Highland climates.

Question 14

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a small seasonal temperature range,hence the term microthermal. 
B) Because of the latitude at which they occur,these climates occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
C) In the Southern Hemisphere,these climates develop only in highland regions. 
D) All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime. 
E) Diurnal differences are limited throughout the year. 
A) They have a small seasonal temperature range,hence the term microthermal. 
B) Because of the latitude at which they occur,these climates occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
C) In the Southern Hemisphere,these climates develop only in highland regions. 
D) All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime. 
E) Diurnal differences are limited throughout the year.

Question 15

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) tropical rain forest 
B) subarctic cold-winter 
C) humid subtropical winter-dry 
D) marine west coast 
E) Mediterranean 
A) tropical rain forest 
B) subarctic cold-winter 
C) humid subtropical winter-dry 
D) marine west coast 
E) Mediterranean

Question 16

Los Angeles,located in a Mediterranean climate zone,is kept ____during the summer because of the presence of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) dry;mountains along the western side of the city 
B) dry;the cold California current off the coast 
C) wet;mountains along the western side of the city 
D) wet;the warm California current off the coast 
E) dry;presence of the ITCZ. 
A) dry;mountains along the western side of the city 
B) dry;the cold California current off the coast 
C) wet;mountains along the western side of the city 
D) wet;the warm California current off the coast 
E) dry;presence of the ITCZ.

Question 17

The study of the climate and its variability,including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof is

Accepted Answer

A) climatology. 
B) meteorology. 
C) weatherology. 
D) weather science. 
E) paleontology. 
A) climatology. 
B) meteorology. 
C) weatherology. 
D) weather science. 
E) paleontology.

Annual temperature ranges near South Georgia Island are low despite their high latitude because

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36% of Earth's surface?

The climate regime exemplified by Asia's Taklamakan Desert,Argentina's Patagonia,and areas of central Nevada is

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is not true of the subarctic climate regions of Canada and Asia?

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

Which of the following is a causal element of polar and highland climates?

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

More than half of the world's population resides within the

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Los Angeles,located in a Mediterranean climate zone,is kept during the summer because of the presence of _.

The study of the climate and its variability,including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof is

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Earth’s Atmosphere

Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

Oceans and Coastal Systems

Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere

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Exam 9: Earth’s Climatic Regions

Annual temperature ranges near South Georgia Island are low despite their high latitude because

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36% of Earth's surface?

The climate regime exemplified by Asia's Taklamakan Desert,Argentina's Patagonia,and areas of central Nevada is

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is not true of the subarctic climate regions of Canada and Asia?

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

Which of the following is a causal element of polar and highland climates?

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

More than half of the world's population resides within the

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Los Angeles,located in a Mediterranean climate zone,is kept ____during the summer because of the presence of _____.

The study of the climate and its variability,including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof is

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earth’s Atmosphere

Atmospheric Energy and Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Aeolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

Oceans and Coastal Systems

Glacial Landscapes and the Cryosphere

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters

Los Angeles,located in a Mediterranean climate zone,is kept during the summer because of the presence of _.