Question 1

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

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

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian humid subtropical hot summer climates are influenced by the monsoons. 
B)  They have cold ocean currents off shore. 
C)  North American humid subtropical hot summer climates have cyclonic storm trackshift overhead in the summer. 
D)  Their hot and rainy season occurs in the winter season. 
A)  Asian humid subtropical hot summer climates are influenced by the monsoons. 
B)  They have cold ocean currents off shore. 
C)  North American humid subtropical hot summer climates have cyclonic storm trackshift overhead in the summer. 
D)  Their hot and rainy season occurs in the winter season.

Question 4

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in ________; typically experience ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Despite limited precipitation in subarctic climates, subsurfaces are often partially or totally frozen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  polar climates 
B)  dry climates 
C)  mesothermal climates 
D)  tropical climates 
A)  polar climates 
B)  dry climates 
C)  mesothermal climates 
D)  tropical climates

Question 13

Mesothermal climates

Accepted Answer

A)  are essentially seasonless. 
B)  occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region. 
C)  have a high degree of air mass interaction. 
D)  are sparsely populated by humans. 
A)  are essentially seasonless. 
B)  occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region. 
C)  have a high degree of air mass interaction. 
D)  are sparsely populated by humans.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical monsoon 
B)  tropical savanna 
C)  tropical rainforest 
D)  humid subtropical 
A)  tropical monsoon 
B)  tropical savanna 
C)  tropical rainforest 
D)  humid subtropical

Question 16

A climate that is mesothermal and has a long, hot, dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical savanna 
B)  semiarid steppe 
C)  Mediterranean 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer 
E)  humid continental hot-summer 
A)  tropical savanna 
B)  semiarid steppe 
C)  Mediterranean 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer 
E)  humid continental hot-summer

Question 17

North American humid continental hot-summer climates are affected by conflicting maritime tropical (mT) and continental polar (cP) air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

Accepted Answer

A)  maritime polar (mP) 
B)  maritime tropical (mT) 
C)  continental tropical (cT) 
D)  continental polar (cP) 
E)  maritime equatorial (m
E)  
A)  maritime polar (mP) 
B)  maritime tropical (mT) 
C)  continental tropical (cT) 
D)  continental polar (cP) 
E)  maritime equatorial (m
E)

Question 19

An area defined by characteristic, long-term weather patterns is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a biome. 
B)  an average weather place. 
C)  an ecosystem. 
D)  a climatic region. 
A)  a biome. 
B)  an average weather place. 
C)  an ecosystem. 
D)  a climatic region.

Question 20

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A)  tundra 
B)  polar maritime 
C)  humid continental mild-summer 
D)  midlatitude cold desert 
A)  tundra 
B)  polar maritime 
C)  humid continental mild-summer 
D)  midlatitude cold desert

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

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

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in ; typically experience .

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

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

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

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

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

Despite limited precipitation in subarctic climates, subsurfaces are often partially or totally frozen.

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

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

Mesothermal climates

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

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

A climate that is mesothermal and has a long, hot, dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

North American humid continental hot-summer climates are affected by conflicting maritime tropical (mT) and continental polar (cP) air masses.

Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

An area defined by characteristic, long-term weather patterns is called

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

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

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

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in ________; typically experience ________.

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

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

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

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

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

Despite limited precipitation in subarctic climates, subsurfaces are often partially or totally frozen.

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

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

Mesothermal climates

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

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

A climate that is mesothermal and has a long, hot, dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

North American humid continental hot-summer climates are affected by conflicting maritime tropical (mT) and continental polar (cP) air masses.

Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

An area defined by characteristic, long-term weather patterns is called

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in ; typically experience .