Question 1

The seasonal migration of the equatorial low is not extensive enough to impact precipitation regimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Climatic boundaries, such as those shown on a world map of climate regions, fluctuate very little from year to year and should be regarded as fixed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the only humid climate that has a strong winter precipitation maximum?

Accepted Answer

A)  humid continental climate (Dfa, Dfb, Dwa, Dwb) 
B)  Mediterranean climate (Csa and Csb) 
C)  tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) 
D)  tundra climate (ET) 
E)  humid subtropical climate (Cfa) 
A)  humid continental climate (Dfa, Dfb, Dwa, Dwb) 
B)  Mediterranean climate (Csa and Csb) 
C)  tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) 
D)  tundra climate (ET) 
E)  humid subtropical climate (Cfa)

Question 4

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which city is intermediate among the three cities in terms of total annual precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  city A, a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
B)  city B, a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
C)  city C, a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude 
A)  city A, a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
B)  city B, a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
C)  city C, a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude

Question 5

About 9% of the earth's land area is in the category of ice cap climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mountain ranges play an important role in determining climates because of their influence upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  land and water contrasts. 
B)  rainfall distribution. 
C)  solar heating. 
D)  air pressure. 
E)  air density. 
A)  land and water contrasts. 
B)  rainfall distribution. 
C)  solar heating. 
D)  air pressure. 
E)  air density.

Question 7

There are absolutely no humid continental climates located in Southern hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme continentality. 
B)  the desiccating influence of the trade winds. 
C)  sand. 
D)  the influence of the subtropical highs. 
E)  the rain shadow effect of mountains. 
A)  extreme continentality. 
B)  the desiccating influence of the trade winds. 
C)  sand. 
D)  the influence of the subtropical highs. 
E)  the rain shadow effect of mountains.

Question 9

The Cs climates are only found near the Mediterranean Sea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Since the humid continental climate is a land- controlled climate, it is never found bordering the ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which of the three cities would have the highest annual temperature range?

Accepted Answer

A)  city A, a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
B)  city B, a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
C)  city C, a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude 
A)  city A, a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
B)  city B, a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
C)  city C, a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude

Question 12

For a continental area to experience a Cfb climate, it must be located:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the east side of a continent. 
B)  on a windward coast. 
C)  at high latitude. 
D)  at low latitude. 
A)  on the east side of a continent. 
B)  on a windward coast. 
C)  at high latitude. 
D)  at low latitude.

Question 13

The Highland climate classification is necessary because of the dramatic variation introduced by rapid changes in elevation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which city has the highest total rainfall?

Accepted Answer

A)  city A, a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
B)  city B, a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
C)  city C, a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude 
A)  city A, a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
B)  city B, a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
C)  city C, a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude

Question 15

In the Aw climates of India and southeast Asia, the alternating wet and dry seasons are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  seasonal changes in ocean current patterns. 
B)  the process of desertification. 
C)  the shifting location of the subpolar low pressure system. 
D)  the monsoon. 
A)  seasonal changes in ocean current patterns. 
B)  the process of desertification. 
C)  the shifting location of the subpolar low pressure system. 
D)  the monsoon.

Question 16

Other than elevation, what can we say FOR CERTAIN that these two locations have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are both coastal communities. 
B)  They are both located on inland continents. 
C)  They both have dry summers. 
D)  They both have wet summers. 
A)  They are both coastal communities. 
B)  They are both located on inland continents. 
C)  They both have dry summers. 
D)  They both have wet summers.

Question 17

The primary factor which determines whether a place will have a dry climate is:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether evaporation exceeds precipitation. 
B)  how much evaporation occurs. 
C)  its distance to a large water body. 
D)  its elevation. 
A)  whether evaporation exceeds precipitation. 
B)  how much evaporation occurs. 
C)  its distance to a large water body. 
D)  its elevation.

Question 18

In general, climate boundaries:

Accepted Answer

A)  are broad transition zones and not sharp lines. 
B)  do not shift from year to year. 
C)  are difficult to determine. 
D)  cannot be determined with adequate cloud cover data. 
A)  are broad transition zones and not sharp lines. 
B)  do not shift from year to year. 
C)  are difficult to determine. 
D)  cannot be determined with adequate cloud cover data.

Question 19

Four of the five major climatic groups listed below have temperature characteristics as their basis. Which one of them does not?

Accepted Answer

A)  A climates 
B)  B climates 
C)  C climates 
D)  D climates 
E)  E climates 
A)  A climates 
B)  B climates 
C)  C climates 
D)  D climates 
E)  E climates

Question 20

The ecosystem associated with the Aw climate is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  boreal. 
B)  taiga. 
C)  jungle. 
D)  savanna. 
A)  boreal. 
B)  taiga. 
C)  jungle. 
D)  savanna.

The seasonal migration of the equatorial low is not extensive enough to impact precipitation regimes.

Climatic boundaries, such as those shown on a world map of climate regions, fluctuate very little from year to year and should be regarded as fixed.

What is the only humid climate that has a strong winter precipitation maximum?

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which city is intermediate among the three cities in terms of total annual precipitation?

About 9% of the earth's land area is in the category of ice cap climate.

Mountain ranges play an important role in determining climates because of their influence upon:

There are absolutely no humid continental climates located in Southern hemisphere.

Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:

The Cs climates are only found near the Mediterranean Sea.

Since the humid continental climate is a land- controlled climate, it is never found bordering the ocean.

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which of the three cities would have the highest annual temperature range?

For a continental area to experience a Cfb climate, it must be located:

The Highland climate classification is necessary because of the dramatic variation introduced by rapid changes in elevation.

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which city has the highest total rainfall?

In the Aw climates of India and southeast Asia, the alternating wet and dry seasons are caused by:

Other than elevation, what can we say FOR CERTAIN that these two locations have in common?

The primary factor which determines whether a place will have a dry climate is:

In general, climate boundaries:

Four of the five major climatic groups listed below have temperature characteristics as their basis. Which one of them does not?

The ecosystem associated with the Aw climate is termed:

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Exam 15: World Climates

The seasonal migration of the equatorial low is not extensive enough to impact precipitation regimes.

Climatic boundaries, such as those shown on a world map of climate regions, fluctuate very little from year to year and should be regarded as fixed.

What is the only humid climate that has a strong winter precipitation maximum?

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which city is intermediate among the three cities in terms of total annual precipitation?

About 9% of the earth's land area is in the category of ice cap climate.

Mountain ranges play an important role in determining climates because of their influence upon:

There are absolutely no humid continental climates located in Southern hemisphere.

Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:

The Cs climates are only found near the Mediterranean Sea.

Since the humid continental climate is a land- controlled climate, it is never found bordering the ocean.

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which of the three cities would have the highest annual temperature range?

For a continental area to experience a Cfb climate, it must be located:

The Highland climate classification is necessary because of the dramatic variation introduced by rapid changes in elevation.

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates. Which city has the highest total rainfall?

In the Aw climates of India and southeast Asia, the alternating wet and dry seasons are caused by:

Other than elevation, what can we say FOR CERTAIN that these two locations have in common?

The primary factor which determines whether a place will have a dry climate is:

In general, climate boundaries:

Four of the five major climatic groups listed below have temperature characteristics as their basis. Which one of them does not?

The ecosystem associated with the Aw climate is termed:

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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