Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Which of the following is not a causal element of microthermal climates?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Causal factors of dry climates include subsiding air hot, dry air associated with the subtropical high pressure systems, rain shadow effect, continentality, and cold ocean currents.

The Earth's climate system is the result of interaction of temperature, atmospheric pressure, atmospheric moisture, and wind and ocean currents.

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

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

The low-latitude hot desert climates occur

The study of the climate and its variability, including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof is

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

The largest repository of freshwater in the world is in ice-covered Antarctica.

Regarding average annual precipitation, which of the following is correct?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

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

The worlds climatic regions determine to a large extent the location of the world's biomes.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Climatic regions are characterized by distinctive weather patterns.

Which type of vegetation grows in the Mediterranean climate?

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges, tropical climates are considered "winterless."

Taller trees in tundra climates may increase albedo.