Question 1

Humid subtropical hot-summer climates receive_______ precipitation during the summer and _______precipitation in winter.

Accepted Answer

A) orographic; frontal 
B) frontal; convectional 
C) convectional; frontal 
D) convectional; ITCZ 
A) orographic; frontal 
B) frontal; convectional 
C) convectional; frontal 
D) convectional; ITCZ

Question 2

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation in the tropical savanna winter leading to water budget deficits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An area defined by characteristic,long-term weather patterns is called

Accepted Answer

A) an ecosystem. 
B) a biome. 
C) an average weather place. 
D) a climatic region. 
A) an ecosystem. 
B) a biome. 
C) an average weather place. 
D) a climatic region.

Question 5

The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) the ITCZ moves away from the region. 
B) cold air masses dominate the region. 
C) cold ocean currents shift into the region. 
D) a continental polar air mass influences the region. 
A) the ITCZ moves away from the region. 
B) cold air masses dominate the region. 
C) cold ocean currents shift into the region. 
D) a continental polar air mass influences the region.

Question 6

Mesothermal climates

Accepted Answer

A) have a high degree of air mass interaction. 
B) are essentially seasonless. 
C) occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region. 
D) are sparsely populated by humans. 
A) have a high degree of air mass interaction. 
B) are essentially seasonless. 
C) occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region. 
D) are sparsely populated by humans.

Question 7

Describe the weather components that combine to produce climate of the area in which you live.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Factors to d

Question 8

Marine west coast climates are dominated by what air mass?

Accepted Answer

A) Continental polar (cP) 
B) Maritime polar (mP) 
C) Maritime tropical (mT) 
D) Continental tropical (cT) 
A) Continental polar (cP) 
B) Maritime polar (mP) 
C) Maritime tropical (mT) 
D) Continental tropical (cT)

Question 9

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Humid continental hot-summer 
B) Marine west coast 
C) Mediterranean 
D) Humid subtropical winter-dry 
A) Humid continental hot-summer 
B) Marine west coast 
C) Mediterranean 
D) Humid subtropical winter-dry

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true of marine west-coast climates?

Accepted Answer

A) The weather is quite unpredictable. 
B) They are dominated by mP air masses. 
C) These climates experience very cold winters because of their high latitude (about 45° to 55° north). 
D) The air masses in this region are unstable. 
A) The weather is quite unpredictable. 
B) They are dominated by mP air masses. 
C) These climates experience very cold winters because of their high latitude (about 45° to 55° north). 
D) The air masses in this region are unstable.

Question 11

-Regarding average annual precipitation,which of the following is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest amounts occur throughout subtropical latitudes. 
B) The precipitation tends to increase with latitude toward the poles. 
C) The highest average values occur along the equator. 
D) The drier regions are associated with the eastern portions of major landmasses. 
A) The highest amounts occur throughout subtropical latitudes. 
B) The precipitation tends to increase with latitude toward the poles. 
C) The highest average values occur along the equator. 
D) The drier regions are associated with the eastern portions of major landmasses.

Question 12

-A climate classification based on causative factors,such as the interactions of air masses is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) empirical classification. 
B) genetic classification. 
C) combined classification. 
A) empirical classification. 
B) genetic classification. 
C) combined classification.

Question 13

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

-A climate that is mesothermal and has a long,hot,dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical savanna 
B) Humid continental hot-summer 
C) Semiarid steppe 
D) Humid subtropical hot-summer 
E) Mediterranean 
A) Tropical savanna 
B) Humid continental hot-summer 
C) Semiarid steppe 
D) Humid subtropical hot-summer 
E) Mediterranean

Question 15

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive?

Accepted Answer

A) Mesothermal climates 
B) Tropical climates 
C) Microthermal climates 
D) Dry climates 
A) Mesothermal climates 
B) Tropical climates 
C) Microthermal climates 
D) Dry climates

Question 16

The climate types discussed in Elemental Geosystems are broad scale with the various climate types covering large (relatively speaking)geographic areas.However,local conditions,the so-called microclimatology may differ from the broad generalizations.Locate the climatic regime in your city or town.Compare and contrast the characteristics of this climate to localized climate of your city or town.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.This questio

Question 17

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Humid subtropical winter-dry 
B) Humid subtropical hot-summer 
C) Mediterranean 
D) Tropical monsoon 
A) Humid subtropical winter-dry 
B) Humid subtropical hot-summer 
C) Mediterranean 
D) Tropical monsoon

Question 18

Which is TRUE of humid subtropical winter-dry climates?

Accepted Answer

A) The wettest summers month receive approximately 2 to 3 times more precipitation than the driest winter month. 
B) The ʺdriestʺ winter months still have at least 7.5 cm (3 inches)of precipitation. 
C) Few natural hazards occur throughout the humid subtropical winter-dry climates. 
D) The winter dry season is related to the seasonal pulse of the monsoons. 
A) The wettest summers month receive approximately 2 to 3 times more precipitation than the driest winter month. 
B) The ʺdriestʺ winter months still have at least 7.5 cm (3 inches)of precipitation. 
C) Few natural hazards occur throughout the humid subtropical winter-dry climates. 
D) The winter dry season is related to the seasonal pulse of the monsoons.

Question 19

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Midlatitude cold desert 
B) Tundra 
C) Humid continental mild-summer 
D) Polar maritime 
A) Midlatitude cold desert 
B) Tundra 
C) Humid continental mild-summer 
D) Polar maritime

Question 20

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Humid subtropical hot-summer climates receive_ precipitation during the summer and _precipitation in winter.

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation in the tropical savanna winter leading to water budget deficits.

An area defined by characteristic,long-term weather patterns is called

The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

Mesothermal climates

Describe the weather components that combine to produce climate of the area in which you live.

Marine west coast climates are dominated by what air mass?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is NOT true of marine west-coast climates?

-Regarding average annual precipitation,which of the following is CORRECT?

-A climate classification based on causative factors,such as the interactions of air masses is a(n)

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

-A climate that is mesothermal and has a long,hot,dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which is TRUE of humid subtropical winter-dry climates?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

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Humid subtropical hot-summer climates receive_______ precipitation during the summer and _______precipitation in winter.

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation in the tropical savanna winter leading to water budget deficits.

An area defined by characteristic,long-term weather patterns is called

The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

Mesothermal climates

Describe the weather components that combine to produce climate of the area in which you live.

Marine west coast climates are dominated by what air mass?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is NOT true of marine west-coast climates?

-Regarding average annual precipitation,which of the following is CORRECT?

-A climate classification based on causative factors,such as the interactions of air masses is a(n)

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

-A climate that is mesothermal and has a long,hot,dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which is TRUE of humid subtropical winter-dry climates?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

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Biogeographic Divisions

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Humid subtropical hot-summer climates receive_ precipitation during the summer and _precipitation in winter.