Question 1

Name four countries where the Mediterranean climate is found.

Accepted Answer

United States, Chile

Question 2

What is the most important factor controlling the seasonal distribution of precipitation in the Aw (Tropical Wet and Dry) realm?

Accepted Answer

A)  movement of cyclonic storms 
B)  proximity to maritime tropical air masses 
C)  the location of mountain ranges 
D)  migration of the ITCZ 
E)  the location of ocean currents 
A)  movement of cyclonic storms 
B)  proximity to maritime tropical air masses 
C)  the location of mountain ranges 
D)  migration of the ITCZ 
E)  the location of ocean currents

Question 3

Although the polar climates generally have small precipitation totals, they are considered humid. The reason for this is:

Accepted Answer

A)  these regions have great reserves of underground water that can be used for irrigation. 
B)  since there are no trees present, little or no water is lost because of transpiration. 
C)  permafrost does not let the water escape. 
D)  most of the precipitation falls in the winter. 
E)  low temperatures mean only a small loss to evaporation. 
A)  these regions have great reserves of underground water that can be used for irrigation. 
B)  since there are no trees present, little or no water is lost because of transpiration. 
C)  permafrost does not let the water escape. 
D)  most of the precipitation falls in the winter. 
E)  low temperatures mean only a small loss to evaporation.

Question 4

In summer the Mediterranean climate is strongly influenced by the dry subtropical high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

On which of these continents is the marine west coast climate most extensive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Europe 
B)  Australia 
C)  North America 
D)  South America 
E)  Africa 
A)  Europe 
B)  Australia 
C)  North America 
D)  South America 
E)  Africa

Question 6

The locations of the major pressure and wind systems on the earth:

Accepted Answer

A)  are denoted by parallels of latitude. 
B)  are fixed by astronomy. 
C)  do not change with the seasons. 
D)  are fixed by the poles and equator. 
E)  move as they follow the vertical rays of the Sun. 
A)  are denoted by parallels of latitude. 
B)  are fixed by astronomy. 
C)  do not change with the seasons. 
D)  are fixed by the poles and equator. 
E)  move as they follow the vertical rays of the Sun.

Name four countries where the Mediterranean climate is found.

What is the most important factor controlling the seasonal distribution of precipitation in the Aw (Tropical Wet and Dry) realm?

Although the polar climates generally have small precipitation totals, they are considered humid. The reason for this is:

In summer the Mediterranean climate is strongly influenced by the dry subtropical high.

On which of these continents is the marine west coast climate most extensive?

The locations of the major pressure and wind systems on the earth:

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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Exam 15: World Climates

Name four countries where the Mediterranean climate is found.

What is the most important factor controlling the seasonal distribution of precipitation in the Aw (Tropical Wet and Dry) realm?

Although the polar climates generally have small precipitation totals, they are considered humid. The reason for this is:

In summer the Mediterranean climate is strongly influenced by the dry subtropical high.

On which of these continents is the marine west coast climate most extensive?

The locations of the major pressure and wind systems on the earth:

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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