Question 1

Explain why slash-and-burn farming must constantly shift to new areas, when rainforests are normally thick with vegetation. ​

Accepted Answer

Rainforest trees supply the tropical soi

Question 2

In an Am climate, the m stands for _______________. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an Am climate, the m stands...

Question 3

Why is slash-and-burn agriculture so ecologically damaging? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Fires frequently spread to much larger areas than intended. 
B) Areas are repeatedly burned before they can grow back. 
C) Ash prevents new plants from growing. 
D) Crops can only be grown for a few years before a new area must be burned. 
E) Exposed soil soaks up rainfall, decreasing the amount available for surrounding trees. 
A) Fires frequently spread to much larger areas than intended. 
B) Areas are repeatedly burned before they can grow back. 
C) Ash prevents new plants from growing. 
D) Crops can only be grown for a few years before a new area must be burned. 
E) Exposed soil soaks up rainfall, decreasing the amount available for surrounding trees.

Question 4

Slash-and-burn agriculture occurs in steppe climates. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The diurnal temperature range of low latitude deserts is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) nearly zero 
B) much smaller than in most other climate regions 
C) equal to the global average 
D) the largest of any climate region 
E) large in some areas, but small in others 
A) nearly zero 
B) much smaller than in most other climate regions 
C) equal to the global average 
D) the largest of any climate region 
E) large in some areas, but small in others

Question 6

The difference between the highest and lowest temperatures during the day is known as the diurnal temperature range. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _______________ Desert is found along the west coast of South America. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______________ Desert is found along the...

Question 8

The transition from one climate region to another on Earth's surface is usually abrupt and easily recognized. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An almost constant mist and fog is common in high altitude forests called ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) foggy forests 
B) mist forests 
C) cloud forests 
D) rain forests 
E) orographic forests 
A) foggy forests 
B) mist forests 
C) cloud forests 
D) rain forests 
E) orographic forests

Question 10

The term _______________ refers to a dense tangle of vines and small trees that develops where direct sunlight reaches the ground in a rainforest. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term _______________ refers to a dense...

Question 11

Cold ocean currents flowing parallel to a coastline____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) can increase aridity in coastal areas 
B) tend to weaken atmospheric high pressure systems 
C) tend to be relatively barren of marine life 
D) generally flow poleward 
E) tend to produce humid coastal areas 
A) can increase aridity in coastal areas 
B) tend to weaken atmospheric high pressure systems 
C) tend to be relatively barren of marine life 
D) generally flow poleward 
E) tend to produce humid coastal areas

Question 12

In a ____ climate type, precipitation is less than half the potential evapotranspiration. ​

Accepted Answer

A) desert 
B) steppe 
C) tropical savanna 
D) tropical monsoon 
E) temperate forest 
A) desert 
B) steppe 
C) tropical savanna 
D) tropical monsoon 
E) temperate forest

Question 13

Xerophytic vegetation is most likely to be found in which of the following climatic regions? ​

Accepted Answer

A) tropical rainforest 
B) tropical savanna 
C) steppe 
D) desert 
E) tropical monsoon 
A) tropical rainforest 
B) tropical savanna 
C) steppe 
D) desert 
E) tropical monsoon

Question 14

Steppe soils are usually low in organic matter. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n)_______________ climate is transitional between tropical rainforests and steppe climates. (two words)​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ climate is transitional between tropical rainforests...

Question 16

How do plants adapt to live in arid climates? ​

Accepted Answer

Plants can adapt to limit transpiration,

Question 17

In Af climates, ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) only winter months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation 
B) only summer months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation 
C) all months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation 
D) total annual rainfall must exceed 71.6 inches 
E) rainfall is mostly limited to the wet season 
A) only winter months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation 
B) only summer months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation 
C) all months receive more than 2.4 inches of precipitation 
D) total annual rainfall must exceed 71.6 inches 
E) rainfall is mostly limited to the wet season

Question 18

In what way do tropical rainforests contribute to their own climate? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Trees slow winds, encouraging warmer temperatures. 
B) Trees transpire large amounts of moisture into the atmosphere. 
C) Trees shade the ground, making air masses more stable. 
D) Trees slow winds, encouraging precipitation from moist air masses. 
E) Trees absorb heat, lowering daytime temperatures and raising nighttime temperatures. 
A) Trees slow winds, encouraging warmer temperatures. 
B) Trees transpire large amounts of moisture into the atmosphere. 
C) Trees shade the ground, making air masses more stable. 
D) Trees slow winds, encouraging precipitation from moist air masses. 
E) Trees absorb heat, lowering daytime temperatures and raising nighttime temperatures.

Question 19

Tall grasses with a few scattered, drought-resistant trees describes a(n)_______________ . (two words)​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tall grasses with a few scattered, drought-resistant...

Question 20

The amount of precipitation actually available for use by plants and animals can be referred to as ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) potential transpiration 
B) evapotranspiration 
C) potential precipitation 
D) rainfall quality 
E) precipitation effectiveness 
A) potential transpiration 
B) evapotranspiration 
C) potential precipitation 
D) rainfall quality 
E) precipitation effectiveness

Explain why slash-and-burn farming must constantly shift to new areas, when rainforests are normally thick with vegetation.

In an Am climate, the m stands for _______________.

Why is slash-and-burn agriculture so ecologically damaging?

Slash-and-burn agriculture occurs in steppe climates.

The diurnal temperature range of low latitude deserts is ____.

The difference between the highest and lowest temperatures during the day is known as the diurnal temperature range.

The _______________ Desert is found along the west coast of South America.

The transition from one climate region to another on Earth's surface is usually abrupt and easily recognized.

An almost constant mist and fog is common in high altitude forests called ____.

The term _______________ refers to a dense tangle of vines and small trees that develops where direct sunlight reaches the ground in a rainforest.

Cold ocean currents flowing parallel to a coastline____.

In a ____ climate type, precipitation is less than half the potential evapotranspiration.

Xerophytic vegetation is most likely to be found in which of the following climatic regions?

Steppe soils are usually low in organic matter.

A(n)_______________ climate is transitional between tropical rainforests and steppe climates. (two words)

How do plants adapt to live in arid climates?

In Af climates, ____.

In what way do tropical rainforests contribute to their own climate?

Tall grasses with a few scattered, drought-resistant trees describes a(n)_______________ . (two words)

The amount of precipitation actually available for use by plants and animals can be referred to as ____.

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Global Climates and Climate Change

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Exam 9: Low-Latitude and Arid Climate Regions

Explain why slash-and-burn farming must constantly shift to new areas, when rainforests are normally thick with vegetation. ​

In an Am climate, the m stands for _______________. ​

Why is slash-and-burn agriculture so ecologically damaging? ​

Slash-and-burn agriculture occurs in steppe climates. ​

The diurnal temperature range of low latitude deserts is ____. ​

The difference between the highest and lowest temperatures during the day is known as the diurnal temperature range. ​

The _______________ Desert is found along the west coast of South America. ​

The transition from one climate region to another on Earth's surface is usually abrupt and easily recognized. ​

An almost constant mist and fog is common in high altitude forests called ____. ​

The term _______________ refers to a dense tangle of vines and small trees that develops where direct sunlight reaches the ground in a rainforest. ​

Cold ocean currents flowing parallel to a coastline____. ​

In a ____ climate type, precipitation is less than half the potential evapotranspiration. ​

Xerophytic vegetation is most likely to be found in which of the following climatic regions? ​

Steppe soils are usually low in organic matter. ​

A(n)_______________ climate is transitional between tropical rainforests and steppe climates. (two words)​

How do plants adapt to live in arid climates? ​

In Af climates, ____. ​

In what way do tropical rainforests contribute to their own climate? ​

Tall grasses with a few scattered, drought-resistant trees describes a(n)_______________ . (two words)​

The amount of precipitation actually available for use by plants and animals can be referred to as ____. ​

Physical Geography: Earth Environments and Systems

Representations of Earth

Earth-Sun Relationships and Solar Energy

The Atmosphere, Temperature, and the Heat Budget

Atmospheric Pressure, Winds, and Circulation Patterns

Moisture, Condensation, and Precipitation

Air Masses and Weather Systems

Global Climates and Climate Change

Middle-Latitude, Polar, and Highland Climatic Regions

Biogeography

Soils and Soil Development

Earth Materials and Plate Tectonics

Tectonism and Volcanism

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Subsurface Water and Karst

Fluvial Processes and Landforms

Arid Region and Eolian Landforms

Glacial Systems and Landforms

Coastal Processes and Landforms

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Explain why slash-and-burn farming must constantly shift to new areas, when rainforests are normally thick with vegetation.

In an Am climate, the m stands for _______________.

Why is slash-and-burn agriculture so ecologically damaging?

Slash-and-burn agriculture occurs in steppe climates.

The diurnal temperature range of low latitude deserts is ____.

The difference between the highest and lowest temperatures during the day is known as the diurnal temperature range.

The _______________ Desert is found along the west coast of South America.

The transition from one climate region to another on Earth's surface is usually abrupt and easily recognized.

An almost constant mist and fog is common in high altitude forests called ____.

The term _______________ refers to a dense tangle of vines and small trees that develops where direct sunlight reaches the ground in a rainforest.

Cold ocean currents flowing parallel to a coastline____.

In a ____ climate type, precipitation is less than half the potential evapotranspiration.

Xerophytic vegetation is most likely to be found in which of the following climatic regions?

Steppe soils are usually low in organic matter.

A(n)_______________ climate is transitional between tropical rainforests and steppe climates. (two words)

How do plants adapt to live in arid climates?

In Af climates, ____.

In what way do tropical rainforests contribute to their own climate?

Tall grasses with a few scattered, drought-resistant trees describes a(n)_______________ . (two words)

The amount of precipitation actually available for use by plants and animals can be referred to as ____.