Question 1

Climates can be stable over several human generations,and also change over longer time periods (thousands to millions of years).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tropical,subtropical hot desert climates are generally found on the eastern side of continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest 
B) Marine west coast 
C) Humid subtropical hot-summer 
D) Subtropical hot desert 
A) Tropical rain forest 
B) Marine west coast 
C) Humid subtropical hot-summer 
D) Subtropical hot desert

Question 4

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges,tropical climates are considered
ʺwinterless.ʺ

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Temperature and precipitation are the principal components of climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

-A climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate,such as latitude or elevation,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

The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America,which extends from the east coast far into the interior,has developed in response to the_______ air mass pulling air inland from the_______ air mass.

Accepted Answer

A) mT; E to W 
B) mP; E to W 
C) mT; W to E 
D) cT; NE to SW 
A) mT; E to W 
B) mP; E to W 
C) mT; W to E 
D) cT; NE to SW

Question 8

Climatic conditions on Earth are determined based solely on latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The seasonal pulse of the monsoons contribute to the drier weather conditions in the marine west coast climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Weather and climate are essentially different terms for the same phenomenon.)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true of tropical and subtropical hot desert climates?

Accepted Answer

A) They are under the influence of subtropical high pressure systems. 
B) They are generally found on the western side of continents. 
C) Annual average temperatures are above 18°C (64.4°F). 
D) In most years,they do not receive any precipitation. 
A) They are under the influence of subtropical high pressure systems. 
B) They are generally found on the western side of continents. 
C) Annual average temperatures are above 18°C (64.4°F). 
D) In most years,they do not receive any precipitation.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE regarding humid continental hot -summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates. 
B) Overall,humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer climates do. 
C) Agriculture is not feasible in humid continental mild-summer climates due to the cooler weather,whereas it is very important in humid continental hot -summer climates. 
D) Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates are. 
A) Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates. 
B) Overall,humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer climates do. 
C) Agriculture is not feasible in humid continental mild-summer climates due to the cooler weather,whereas it is very important in humid continental hot -summer climates. 
D) Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates are.

Question 13

Climate is

Accepted Answer

A) the short-term condition of the atmosphere. 
B) the weather of a region. 
C) the long-term atmospheric condition including extremes that may occur. 
D) a reference to temperature patterns only. 
A) the short-term condition of the atmosphere. 
B) the weather of a region. 
C) the long-term atmospheric condition including extremes that may occur. 
D) a reference to temperature patterns only.

Question 14

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Marine west coast 
B) Mediterranean 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Tropical rain forest 
A) Marine west coast 
B) Mediterranean 
C) Tropical savanna 
D) Tropical rain forest

Question 15

Shifting cells of subtropical high pressure contribute to the dry-summer conditions in the Mediterranean dry-summer climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Heave annual snowfalls is a common occurrence in Antarctica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You have been asked to design a new climate classification system.Will it be a genetic or empirical classification system,or a combination thereof? What factors will you consider in your classification.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Students should explai

Question 18

The low-latitude hot desert climates occur

Accepted Answer

A) in the tropics and subtropics. 
B) in polar regions. 
C) along the midlatitude,west coasts of continents. 
D) only in midlatitude rainshadow positions. 
A) in the tropics and subtropics. 
B) in polar regions. 
C) along the midlatitude,west coasts of continents. 
D) only in midlatitude rainshadow positions.

Question 19

Marine west coast climates occur only along the west coasts of continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The warmest months in tundra climates never average above 10°C (50°F).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Climates can be stable over several human generations,and also change over longer time periods (thousands to millions of years).

Tropical,subtropical hot desert climates are generally found on the eastern side of continents.

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges,tropical climates are considered ʺwinterless.ʺ

Temperature and precipitation are the principal components of climate.

-A climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate,such as latitude or elevation,is an example of a(n)

The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America,which extends from the east coast far into the interior,has developed in response to the_ air mass pulling air inland from the_ air mass.

Climatic conditions on Earth are determined based solely on latitude.

The seasonal pulse of the monsoons contribute to the drier weather conditions in the marine west coast climates.

Weather and climate are essentially different terms for the same phenomenon.)

Which of the following is NOT true of tropical and subtropical hot desert climates?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding humid continental hot -summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

Climate is

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Shifting cells of subtropical high pressure contribute to the dry-summer conditions in the Mediterranean dry-summer climates.

Heave annual snowfalls is a common occurrence in Antarctica.

You have been asked to design a new climate classification system.Will it be a genetic or empirical classification system,or a combination thereof? What factors will you consider in your classification.

The low-latitude hot desert climates occur

Marine west coast climates occur only along the west coasts of continents.

The warmest months in tundra climates never average above 10°C (50°F).

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

Climates can be stable over several human generations,and also change over longer time periods (thousands to millions of years).

Tropical,subtropical hot desert climates are generally found on the eastern side of continents.

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges,tropical climates are considered ʺwinterless.ʺ

Temperature and precipitation are the principal components of climate.

-A climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate,such as latitude or elevation,is an example of a(n)

The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America,which extends from the east coast far into the interior,has developed in response to the_______ air mass pulling air inland from the_______ air mass.

Climatic conditions on Earth are determined based solely on latitude.

The seasonal pulse of the monsoons contribute to the drier weather conditions in the marine west coast climates.

Weather and climate are essentially different terms for the same phenomenon.)

Which of the following is NOT true of tropical and subtropical hot desert climates?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding humid continental hot -summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

Climate is

-This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Shifting cells of subtropical high pressure contribute to the dry-summer conditions in the Mediterranean dry-summer climates.

Heave annual snowfalls is a common occurrence in Antarctica.

You have been asked to design a new climate classification system.Will it be a genetic or empirical classification system,or a combination thereof? What factors will you consider in your classification.

The low-latitude hot desert climates occur

Marine west coast climates occur only along the west coasts of continents.

The warmest months in tundra climates never average above 10°C (50°F).

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

The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America,which extends from the east coast far into the interior,has developed in response to the_ air mass pulling air inland from the_ air mass.