Question 1

Despite very high latitudes,polar marine climates have low annual temperature ranges due to the moderating effects of the ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The only interruption to the distribution of tropical forest climates across equatorial regions are

Accepted Answer

A) in highland areas,such as the Andes and Mt.Kilimanjaro. 
B) the five distinct mediterranean climates. 
C) several equatorial deserts caused by rain shadows. 
D) the tropical savannas of Africa and South America. 
A) in highland areas,such as the Andes and Mt.Kilimanjaro. 
B) the five distinct mediterranean climates. 
C) several equatorial deserts caused by rain shadows. 
D) the tropical savannas of Africa and South America.

Question 3

Mosquito-borne illnesses,such ad dengue fever,are spreading into new areas as climatic conditions change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation in all parts of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Semiarid steppe 
B) Humid subtropical winter-dry 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Mediterranean 
A) Semiarid steppe 
B) Humid subtropical winter-dry 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Mediterranean

Question 5

Drought in subtropical regions is one consequence of poleward shifts of warmer climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Microthermal climates are predominately influenced by continental tropical (cT)air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in_______ typically experience .

Accepted Answer

A) North America; dry winters due to cold ocean currents. 
B) Asia; wet summers due to cyclonic storm tracks. 
C) North America; wet summers due to monsonal conditions. 
D) Asia; dry winters due to monsoonal conditions. 
A) North America; dry winters due to cold ocean currents. 
B) Asia; wet summers due to cyclonic storm tracks. 
C) North America; wet summers due to monsonal conditions. 
D) Asia; dry winters due to monsoonal conditions.

Question 8

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which air masses influence the humid continental hot-summer climates in North America?

Accepted Answer

A) Continental polar (cP)in winter; continental tropical (cT)in summer 
B) Continental polar (cP)year-round 
C) Continental polar in summer (cP)and continental Arctic (c
A) in winter 
D) Continental polar (cP)in winter; maritime tropical (mT)in summer 
A) Continental polar (cP)in winter; continental tropical (cT)in summer 
B) Continental polar (cP)year-round 
C) Continental polar in summer (cP)and continental Arctic (c
A) in winter 
D) Continental polar (cP)in winter; maritime tropical (mT)in summer

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) High precipitation,primarily in the form of snow. 
B) High sun altitude during the summer months. 
C) Low surface albedo due to ground cover. 
D) Extremes of daylength between summer and winter. 
A) High precipitation,primarily in the form of snow. 
B) High sun altitude during the summer months. 
C) Low surface albedo due to ground cover. 
D) Extremes of daylength between summer and winter.

Question 11

Mediterranean dry-summer climates

Accepted Answer

A) experience wet conditions in summer due to the ITCZ overhead. 
B) experience dry conditions in summer due to the subtropical high overhead. 
C) are bordered poleward by steppe climates. 
D) experience wet conditions in winter due to the ITCZ overhead. 
A) experience wet conditions in summer due to the ITCZ overhead. 
B) experience dry conditions in summer due to the subtropical high overhead. 
C) are bordered poleward by steppe climates. 
D) experience wet conditions in winter due to the ITCZ overhead.

Question 12

Global circulation patterns of winds and ocean currents,which drive weather systems and,ultimately,climate patterns are created by

Accepted Answer

A) the coriolis force. 
B) the differential heating properties of land and water. 
C) frictional force caused by Earthʹs spinning on its axis. 
D) imbalances created by energy surpluses and deficits at the equator and poles,respectively. 
A) the coriolis force. 
B) the differential heating properties of land and water. 
C) frictional force caused by Earthʹs spinning on its axis. 
D) imbalances created by energy surpluses and deficits at the equator and poles,respectively.

Question 13

Maritime tropical air masses influence the marine west coast climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Climatic regions are characterized by distinctive weather patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tropical climates are typically located

Accepted Answer

A) straddling the equator between 20° N/S. 
B) primarily in areas associated with cold ocean currents. 
C) in all areas of Earth influenced by a subtropical high pressure system. 
D) in higher latitudes influenced by continental tropical air masses. 
A) straddling the equator between 20° N/S. 
B) primarily in areas associated with cold ocean currents. 
C) in all areas of Earth influenced by a subtropical high pressure system. 
D) in higher latitudes influenced by continental tropical air masses.

Question 16

Tropical climates have inconsistent daylengths and insolation throughout the year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Once developed,a climate classification system can be considered complete; i.e.,it needs no further revision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Mediterranean climate?

Accepted Answer

A) Seventy percent of the precipitation occurs in the winter months. 
B) Summers are influenced by shifting subtropical high cells. 
C) The bulk of precipitation occurs in the summer months. 
D) Summers are hot. 
A) Seventy percent of the precipitation occurs in the winter months. 
B) Summers are influenced by shifting subtropical high cells. 
C) The bulk of precipitation occurs in the summer months. 
D) Summers are hot.

Question 19

Which climatic region occupies the most extensive area of land on Earth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Tropical,subtropical hot steppe climates experience seasons characterized by dry summers and somewhat wetter winters brought about by the shifting of the subtropical high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Despite very high latitudes,polar marine climates have low annual temperature ranges due to the moderating effects of the ocean.

The only interruption to the distribution of tropical forest climates across equatorial regions are

Mosquito-borne illnesses,such ad dengue fever,are spreading into new areas as climatic conditions change.

Potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation in all parts of which climate type?

Drought in subtropical regions is one consequence of poleward shifts of warmer climates.

Microthermal climates are predominately influenced by continental tropical (cT)air masses.

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in_______ typically experience .

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Which air masses influence the humid continental hot-summer climates in North America?

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

Mediterranean dry-summer climates

Global circulation patterns of winds and ocean currents,which drive weather systems and,ultimately,climate patterns are created by

Maritime tropical air masses influence the marine west coast climates.

Climatic regions are characterized by distinctive weather patterns.

Tropical climates are typically located

Tropical climates have inconsistent daylengths and insolation throughout the year.

Once developed,a climate classification system can be considered complete; i.e.,it needs no further revision.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Mediterranean climate?

Which climatic region occupies the most extensive area of land on Earth?

Tropical,subtropical hot steppe climates experience seasons characterized by dry summers and somewhat wetter winters brought about by the shifting of the subtropical high.

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

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Exam 7: Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Despite very high latitudes,polar marine climates have low annual temperature ranges due to the moderating effects of the ocean.

The only interruption to the distribution of tropical forest climates across equatorial regions are

Mosquito-borne illnesses,such ad dengue fever,are spreading into new areas as climatic conditions change.

Potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation in all parts of which climate type?

Drought in subtropical regions is one consequence of poleward shifts of warmer climates.

Microthermal climates are predominately influenced by continental tropical (cT)air masses.

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in_______ typically experience .

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Which air masses influence the humid continental hot-summer climates in North America?

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

Mediterranean dry-summer climates

Global circulation patterns of winds and ocean currents,which drive weather systems and,ultimately,climate patterns are created by

Maritime tropical air masses influence the marine west coast climates.

Climatic regions are characterized by distinctive weather patterns.

Tropical climates are typically located

Tropical climates have inconsistent daylengths and insolation throughout the year.

Once developed,a climate classification system can be considered complete; i.e.,it needs no further revision.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Mediterranean climate?

Which climatic region occupies the most extensive area of land on Earth?

Tropical,subtropical hot steppe climates experience seasons characterized by dry summers and somewhat wetter winters brought about by the shifting of the subtropical high.

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