Question 1

The boundaries of climate regions are changing worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

Accepted Answer

A) Climate is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time,whereas weather is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place. 
B) Climate refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time,whereas weather refers to temperature,humidity,pressure,and wind conditions of a given place at a given time. 
C) Weather refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time,whereas climate refers to temperature,humidity,pressure,and wind conditions of a given place at a given time. 
D) Weather is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time,whereas climate is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place. 
E) Weather and climate are essentially the same thing. 
A) Climate is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time,whereas weather is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place. 
B) Climate refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time,whereas weather refers to temperature,humidity,pressure,and wind conditions of a given place at a given time. 
C) Weather refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time,whereas climate refers to temperature,humidity,pressure,and wind conditions of a given place at a given time. 
D) Weather is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time,whereas climate is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place. 
E) Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tropical climates.

Accepted Answer

A) Unstable air masses 
B) Short,though relatively mild,winters 
C) Warm ocean temperatures 
D) Consistent day lengths 
A) Unstable air masses 
B) Short,though relatively mild,winters 
C) Warm ocean temperatures 
D) Consistent day lengths

Question 4

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In general,as one moves to higher latitudes,summers transition from hot to warm to cool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dry climates are divided into two types according to moisture.These are

Accepted Answer

A) deserts and steppe. 
B) chaparral and tundra. 
C) steppe and chaparral. 
D) deserts and tundra. 
A) deserts and steppe. 
B) chaparral and tundra. 
C) steppe and chaparral. 
D) deserts and tundra.

Question 7

A climate classifications based on the interaction of air masses is an example of an empirical classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Climatic regions determine largely the location of biomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classifications?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical savanna 
B) Tropical monsoon 
C) Tropical rainforest 
D) Humid subtropical 
A) Tropical savanna 
B) Tropical monsoon 
C) Tropical rainforest 
D) Humid subtropical

Question 10

Along the periphery of hot deserts,where shifting subtropical high pressure cells create a distinct summer-dry and winter-wet pattern,one finds

Accepted Answer

A) humid subtropical hot-summer climates. 
B) marine west coast climates. 
C) tropical monsoon climates. 
D) tropical,subtropical hot steppe climates. 
A) humid subtropical hot-summer climates. 
B) marine west coast climates. 
C) tropical monsoon climates. 
D) tropical,subtropical hot steppe climates.

Question 11

-Which of the following is TRUE of microthermal climates?

Accepted Answer

A) They occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
B) They are only in highland regions. 
C) They have a small seasonal temperature range. 
D) All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime. 
A) They occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
B) They are only in highland regions. 
C) They have a small seasonal temperature range. 
D) All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime.

Question 12

The largest percentage of Earthʹs population lives within the

Accepted Answer

A) Mesothermal climates. 
B) Microthermal climates. 
C) Tropical climates. 
D) Desert climates. 
A) Mesothermal climates. 
B) Microthermal climates. 
C) Tropical climates. 
D) Desert climates.

Question 13

The study of the climate and its variability is

Accepted Answer

A) climatology. 
B) weather science. 
C) weatherology. 
D) meteorology. 
A) climatology. 
B) weather science. 
C) weatherology. 
D) meteorology.

Question 14

-A climate classification system based on causative factors is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Tropical monsoon climates have a dry season that lasts one month or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dry climates are by far the most extensive climate over land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) convectional uplift. 
B) orographic uplift. 
C) frontal uplift. 
D) both convectional and frontal uplift. 
A) convectional uplift. 
B) orographic uplift. 
C) frontal uplift. 
D) both convectional and frontal uplift.

Question 18

All months average below freezing in ice-cap and ice-sheet climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Snow melt is an important component to soil-moisture recharge in humid continental mild-summer climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an element of weather and climate?

Accepted Answer

A) Insolation 
B) Atmospheric moisture 
C) Temperature 
D) Air pressure 
E) Insolation,temperature,atmospheric moisture,and air pressure are all elements of weather and climate. 
A) Insolation 
B) Atmospheric moisture 
C) Temperature 
D) Air pressure 
E) Insolation,temperature,atmospheric moisture,and air pressure are all elements of weather and climate.

The boundaries of climate regions are changing worldwide.

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tropical climates.

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

In general,as one moves to higher latitudes,summers transition from hot to warm to cool.

Dry climates are divided into two types according to moisture.These are

A climate classifications based on the interaction of air masses is an example of an empirical classification.

Climatic regions determine largely the location of biomes.

The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classifications?

Along the periphery of hot deserts,where shifting subtropical high pressure cells create a distinct summer-dry and winter-wet pattern,one finds

-Which of the following is TRUE of microthermal climates?

The largest percentage of Earthʹs population lives within the

The study of the climate and its variability is

-A climate classification system based on causative factors is an example of a(n)

Tropical monsoon climates have a dry season that lasts one month or more.

Dry climates are by far the most extensive climate over land.

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

All months average below freezing in ice-cap and ice-sheet climates.

Snow melt is an important component to soil-moisture recharge in humid continental mild-summer climates.

Which of the following is an element of weather and climate?

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

The boundaries of climate regions are changing worldwide.

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tropical climates.

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

In general,as one moves to higher latitudes,summers transition from hot to warm to cool.

Dry climates are divided into two types according to moisture.These are

A climate classifications based on the interaction of air masses is an example of an empirical classification.

Climatic regions determine largely the location of biomes.

The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classifications?

Along the periphery of hot deserts,where shifting subtropical high pressure cells create a distinct summer-dry and winter-wet pattern,one finds

-Which of the following is TRUE of microthermal climates?

The largest percentage of Earthʹs population lives within the

The study of the climate and its variability is

-A climate classification system based on causative factors is an example of a(n)

Tropical monsoon climates have a dry season that lasts one month or more.

Dry climates are by far the most extensive climate over land.

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

All months average below freezing in ice-cap and ice-sheet climates.

Snow melt is an important component to soil-moisture recharge in humid continental mild-summer climates.

Which of the following is an element of weather and climate?

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