Question 1

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation are called

Accepted Answer

A)  associations. 
B)  zoogeographic regions. 
C)  biomes. 
D)  climate zones. 
A)  associations. 
B)  zoogeographic regions. 
C)  biomes. 
D)  climate zones.

Question 3

Which of the following is false regarding the Mediterranean classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Summers are hot. 
B)  Seventy percent of the precipitation occurs in the winter months. 
C)  Summers are influenced by shifting subtropical high cells. 
D)  The bulk of precipitation occurs in the summer months. 
A)  Summers are hot. 
B)  Seventy percent of the precipitation occurs in the winter months. 
C)  Summers are influenced by shifting subtropical high cells. 
D)  The bulk of precipitation occurs in the summer months.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates. 
B)  Overall, humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer. climates. 
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)  Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates and plays an important role in soil moisture recharge. 
A)  Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates. 
B)  Overall, humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer. climates. 
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)  Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates and plays an important role in soil moisture recharge.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  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. 
B)  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. 
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)  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. 
E)  Weather and climate are essentially the same thing. 
A)  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. 
B)  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. 
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)  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. 
E)  Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.

Question 6

The two principle climate components are

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature and pressure. 
B)  temperature and precipitation. 
C)  precipitation and pressure. 
D)  pressure and wind speed. 
A)  temperature and pressure. 
B)  temperature and precipitation. 
C)  precipitation and pressure. 
D)  pressure and wind speed.

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

Tropical savanna climates can have two temperature maximums during the year as the subsolar points moves overhead both before and after the summer solstice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is false regarding the tropical rain forest climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is influenced by the ITCZ year-round. 
B)  It does not experience a winter season. 
C)  The annual temperature range is larger than the daily temperature range. 
D)  Thunderstorms occur almost daily. 
A)  It is influenced by the ITCZ year-round. 
B)  It does not experience a winter season. 
C)  The annual temperature range is larger than the daily temperature range. 
D)  Thunderstorms occur almost daily.

Question 10

Chaparral is a type of vegetation found in subarctic climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal uplift. 
B)  orographic uplift. 
C)  convectional uplift. 
D)  None of these answer choices are correct. 
A)  frontal uplift. 
B)  orographic uplift. 
C)  convectional uplift. 
D)  None of these answer choices are correct.

Question 13

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 14

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

Accepted Answer

A)  latitude. 
B)  elevation. 
C)  continentality. 
D)  urban heat islands. 
A)  latitude. 
B)  elevation. 
C)  continentality. 
D)  urban heat islands.

Question 15

Which of the following is incorrect regarding climate regions and climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropical climates are expanding to higher latitudes. 
B)  Subtropical high pressures systems and associated dry conditions are moving to higher latitudes. 
C)  Many areas are becoming more prone to drought. 
D)  The boundaries of climate regions are fairly static. 
A)  Tropical climates are expanding to higher latitudes. 
B)  Subtropical high pressures systems and associated dry conditions are moving to higher latitudes. 
C)  Many areas are becoming more prone to drought. 
D)  The boundaries of climate regions are fairly static.

Question 16

Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  It corresponds closely to the 51 cm (20 in.) isohyet of mean annual precipitation. 
B)  Tall grass prairies occur to the east of it, and short grass prairies to the west. 
C)  The area bordering this meridian was originally dominated by native grasses growing in a deep-sod cover. 
D)  The land is drier to the east of the meridian and wetter to the west. 
E)  Corn, wheat, and soybean production occur in this area. 
A)  It corresponds closely to the 51 cm (20 in.) isohyet of mean annual precipitation. 
B)  Tall grass prairies occur to the east of it, and short grass prairies to the west. 
C)  The area bordering this meridian was originally dominated by native grasses growing in a deep-sod cover. 
D)  The land is drier to the east of the meridian and wetter to the west. 
E)  Corn, wheat, and soybean production occur in this area.

Question 17

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

Accepted Answer

A)  lush (thick and green year-round). 
B)  dominated by grassland. 
C)  deciduous forest. 
D)  desert-like succulents. 
A)  lush (thick and green year-round). 
B)  dominated by grassland. 
C)  deciduous forest. 
D)  desert-like succulents.

Question 18

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements, but also causative factors. This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America, which extends from the east coast far into the interior, has developed in response to ________ air masses which travel from ________ in the trade wind belt.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The climate types discussed in Geosystems are broad scale with the various climate types covering large (relatively speaking) geographic areas. However, local conditions, the so-called microclimatology may differ from the broad generalizations. Locate the climatic regime in your city or town. Compare and contrast the characteristics of this climate to localized climate of your city or town.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. This questi

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation are called

Which of the following is false regarding the Mediterranean classification?

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

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

The two principle climate components are

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

Tropical savanna climates can have two temperature maximums during the year as the subsolar points moves overhead both before and after the summer solstice.

Which of the following is false regarding the tropical rain forest climate?

Chaparral is a type of vegetation found in subarctic climates.

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

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

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

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

Which of the following is incorrect regarding climate regions and climate change?

Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements, but also causative factors. This 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 air masses which travel from in the trade wind belt.

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Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation are called

Which of the following is false regarding the Mediterranean classification?

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

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

The two principle climate components are

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

Tropical savanna climates can have two temperature maximums during the year as the subsolar points moves overhead both before and after the summer solstice.

Which of the following is false regarding the tropical rain forest climate?

Chaparral is a type of vegetation found in subarctic climates.

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

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

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

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

Which of the following is incorrect regarding climate regions and climate change?

Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements, but also causative factors. This 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 ________ air masses which travel from ________ in the trade wind belt.

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

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The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America, which extends from the east coast far into the interior, has developed in response to air masses which travel from in the trade wind belt.