Question 1

-A climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects is a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The tropical savanna climate has

Accepted Answer

A) the ITCZ in summer and the subtropical high in winter. 
B) the polar front all year-round. 
C) the polar front in winter and the subtropical high in summer. 
D) the ITCZ all year-round. 
A) the ITCZ in summer and the subtropical high in winter. 
B) the polar front all year-round. 
C) the polar front in winter and the subtropical high in summer. 
D) the ITCZ all year-round.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) This climatic zone experiences exceptionally large annual temperature ranges. 
B) This climate zone constitutes the maximum poleward extent of forests. 
C) The area can experience summer temperatures in the nineties. 
D) Permafrost occurs here. 
E) Broadleaf deciduous trees,such as maple and sweetgum,dominate the area. 
A) This climatic zone experiences exceptionally large annual temperature ranges. 
B) This climate zone constitutes the maximum poleward extent of forests. 
C) The area can experience summer temperatures in the nineties. 
D) Permafrost occurs here. 
E) Broadleaf deciduous trees,such as maple and sweetgum,dominate the area.

Question 4

Climate is a statistical construction based on defining assumptions (i.e.,criteria)and is,therefore,not directly observable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The two principle climate components are

Accepted Answer

A) pressure and wind speed. 
B) precipitation and pressure. 
C) temperature and pressure. 
D) temperature and precipitation. 
A) pressure and wind speed. 
B) precipitation and pressure. 
C) temperature and pressure. 
D) temperature and precipitation.

Question 6

-A climate classification based on moisture using a water budget approach is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding climate regions and climate change?

Accepted Answer

A) Subtropical high pressures systems and associated dry conditions are moving to higher latitudes. 
B) The boundaries of climate regions are fairly static. 
C) Many areas are becoming more prone to drought. 
D) Tropical climates are expanding to higher latitudes. 
A) Subtropical high pressures systems and associated dry conditions are moving to higher latitudes. 
B) The boundaries of climate regions are fairly static. 
C) Many areas are becoming more prone to drought. 
D) Tropical climates are expanding to higher latitudes.

Question 8

-Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Areas dominated by maritime air masses will be relatively_______ ,and that those dominated by continental air masses will be relatively_______ .

Accepted Answer

A) dry; dry 
B) dry; wet 
C) wet; wet 
D) wet; dry 
A) dry; dry 
B) dry; wet 
C) wet; wet 
D) wet; dry

Question 10

Taller trees in tundra climates may increase albedo.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Marine west coast 
B) Subarctic cold-winter 
C) Tropical rain forest 
D) Humid subtropical winter-dry 
A) Marine west coast 
B) Subarctic cold-winter 
C) Tropical rain forest 
D) Humid subtropical winter-dry

Question 12

The climate of an area can be classified in different ways depending on the criteria used to define it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Subarctic climate with very cold winters are common in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following lists the CORRECT,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical → Mesothermal → Dry → Microthermal → Polar 
B) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar 
C) Dry → Tropical → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar 
D) Polar → Microthermal → Dry → Mesothermal → Tropical 
E) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Highland 
A) Tropical → Mesothermal → Dry → Microthermal → Polar 
B) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar 
C) Dry → Tropical → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar 
D) Polar → Microthermal → Dry → Mesothermal → Tropical 
E) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Highland

Question 16

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Subtropical hot steppe 
B) Mediterranean 
C) Marine west coast 
D) Tropical savanna 
A) Subtropical hot steppe 
B) Mediterranean 
C) Marine west coast 
D) Tropical savanna

Question 17

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding ice-sheet climates?

Accepted Answer

A) There is very little precipitation. 
B) The climate is dominated by dry,frigid airmasses. 
C) The only month with an average temperature above freezing corresponds to the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere,December in the Southern Hemisphere). 
D) There are vast expanses that never warm above freezing. 
A) There is very little precipitation. 
B) The climate is dominated by dry,frigid airmasses. 
C) The only month with an average temperature above freezing corresponds to the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere,December in the Southern Hemisphere). 
D) There are vast expanses that never warm above freezing.

Question 18

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) urban heat islands. 
B) latitude. 
C) continentality. 
D) elevation. 
A) urban heat islands. 
B) latitude. 
C) continentality. 
D) elevation.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) It corresponds closely to the 51 cm (20 in.)isohyet of mean annual precipitation 
B) The area bordering this meridian was originally dominated by native grasses growing in a deep-sod cover. 
C) Corn,wheat,and soybean production occur in this area. 
D) Tall grass prairies occur to the east of it,and short grass prairies to the west. 
E) The land is drier to the east of the meridian and wetter to the west. 
A) It corresponds closely to the 51 cm (20 in.)isohyet of mean annual precipitation 
B) The area bordering this meridian was originally dominated by native grasses growing in a deep-sod cover. 
C) Corn,wheat,and soybean production occur in this area. 
D) Tall grass prairies occur to the east of it,and short grass prairies to the west. 
E) The land is drier to the east of the meridian and wetter to the west.

Question 20

-An empirical classification is based on,among other factors

Accepted Answer

A) the origin or genesis of the climate. 
B) the mean annual temperature and precipitation of an area. 
C) causative factors. 
D) the interaction of air masses. 
A) the origin or genesis of the climate. 
B) the mean annual temperature and precipitation of an area. 
C) causative factors. 
D) the interaction of air masses.

-A climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects is a(n)

The tropical savanna climate has

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

Climate is a statistical construction based on defining assumptions (i.e.,criteria)and is,therefore,not directly observable.

The two principle climate components are

-A climate classification based on moisture using a water budget approach is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding climate regions and climate change?

-Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

Areas dominated by maritime air masses will be relatively_ ,and that those dominated by continental air masses will be relatively_ .

Taller trees in tundra climates may increase albedo.

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

The climate of an area can be classified in different ways depending on the criteria used to define it.

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called climate.

Subarctic climate with very cold winters are common in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the following lists the CORRECT,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding ice-sheet climates?

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

-An empirical classification is based on,among other factors

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

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

Exam 7: Review of Earthʹs Climate System

-A climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects is a(n)

The tropical savanna climate has

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

Climate is a statistical construction based on defining assumptions (i.e.,criteria)and is,therefore,not directly observable.

The two principle climate components are

-A climate classification based on moisture using a water budget approach is an example of a(n)

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding climate regions and climate change?

-Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

Areas dominated by maritime air masses will be relatively_______ ,and that those dominated by continental air masses will be relatively_______ .

Taller trees in tundra climates may increase albedo.

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

The climate of an area can be classified in different ways depending on the criteria used to define it.

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called climate.

Subarctic climate with very cold winters are common in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the following lists the CORRECT,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding ice-sheet climates?

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

-An empirical classification is based on,among other factors

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

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

Areas dominated by maritime air masses will be relatively_ ,and that those dominated by continental air masses will be relatively_ .