Question 1

A climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects is a(n)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Tropical climates are the most extensive climate regions, occupying 36% of the Earth's land and ocean areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Tropical monsoon climates are found principally in the interior of continents in the equatorial region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A)  highland 
B)  tropical monsoon 
C)  humid subtropical winter-dry 
D)  Mediterranean 
A)  highland 
B)  tropical monsoon 
C)  humid subtropical winter-dry 
D)  Mediterranean

Question 6

Which of the following characterizes a tropical savanna climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It experiences a summer wet season, and is dominated by the ITCZ for nearly 12 months of the year. 
B)  The sun's direct rays are overhead (subsolar point) are overhead twice each year. 
C)  All months receive precipitation in excess of 6 cm (2.4 in.). 
D)  Its annual temperature variability is less than that of the tropical rain forest. 
A)  It experiences a summer wet season, and is dominated by the ITCZ for nearly 12 months of the year. 
B)  The sun's direct rays are overhead (subsolar point) are overhead twice each year. 
C)  All months receive precipitation in excess of 6 cm (2.4 in.). 
D)  Its annual temperature variability is less than that of the tropical rain forest.

Question 7

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 8

The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  cold air masses dominate the region. 
B)  the ITCZ has moves away from the region. 
C)  a continental polar air mass influences the region. 
D)  cold ocean currents shift into the region. 
A)  cold air masses dominate the region. 
B)  the ITCZ has moves away from the region. 
C)  a continental polar air mass influences the region. 
D)  cold ocean currents shift into the region.

Question 9

Tropical rain forest climates are influenced by subtropical high pressure cells year-round.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediterranean 
B)  tropical rain forest 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  marine west coast 
A)  Mediterranean 
B)  tropical rain forest 
C)  tropical savanna 
D)  marine west coast

Question 11

In terms of total land and ocean area, which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent percent of Earth's surface?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a small seasonal temperature range, hence the term microthermal. 
B)  Because of the latitude at which they occur, these climates occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
C)  In the Southern Hemisphere, these climates develop only in highland regions. 
D)  All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime. 
A)  They have a small seasonal temperature range, hence the term microthermal. 
B)  Because of the latitude at which they occur, these climates occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
C)  In the Southern Hemisphere, these climates develop only in highland regions. 
D)  All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime.

Question 14

Tropical climates are typically located

Accepted Answer

A)  straddling the equator between 20° N/S. 
B)  all areas of the Earth influenced by a subtropical high pressure system. 
C)  primarily in areas associated with cold ocean currents. 
D)  higher latitudes influenced by continental tropical air masses. 
A)  straddling the equator between 20° N/S. 
B)  all areas of the Earth influenced by a subtropical high pressure system. 
C)  primarily in areas associated with cold ocean currents. 
D)  higher latitudes influenced by continental tropical air masses.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is incorrect regarding tundra climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spruce, fir and larch trees survive in this climate zone. 
B)  There is no true summer in this region. 
C)  Summer temperatures are never higher than 10°C (50°F). 
D)  The land is under continuous snow cover from 8 to 10 months. 
A)  Spruce, fir and larch trees survive in this climate zone. 
B)  There is no true summer in this region. 
C)  Summer temperatures are never higher than 10°C (50°F). 
D)  The land is under continuous snow cover from 8 to 10 months.

Question 17

Which of the following is incorrect regarding ice-sheet climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  The climate is dominated by dry, frigid air masses. 
B)  There is very little precipitation. 
C)  The only month with an average temperature above freezing corresponds to the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere). 
D)  There are vast expanses that never warm above freezing. 
A)  The climate is dominated by dry, frigid air masses. 
B)  There is very little precipitation. 
C)  The only month with an average temperature above freezing corresponds to the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere). 
D)  There are vast expanses that never warm above freezing.

Question 18

Diurnal temperature ranges are often greater than annual temperature ranges in tropical rain forest climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dengue fever, an infectious tropical disease carried by mosquitos, has

Accepted Answer

A)  been nearly wiped out because of climate change related shifts in subtropical high pressure cells. 
B)  spread previously unaffected areas due to changes in climatic conditions. 
C)  never been reported in the U.S., but scientists fear it may arrive due to expansion of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. 
D)  shifted equatorward due to desertification in the subtropics. 
A)  been nearly wiped out because of climate change related shifts in subtropical high pressure cells. 
B)  spread previously unaffected areas due to changes in climatic conditions. 
C)  never been reported in the U.S., but scientists fear it may arrive due to expansion of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. 
D)  shifted equatorward due to desertification in the subtropics.

Question 20

Which is true of humid subtropical winter-dry climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wettest summers month receive approximately 2 to 3 times more precipitation than the driest winter month. 
B)  Few natural hazards occur throughout the humid subtropical winter-dry climates. 
C)  The winter dry season is related to the seasonal pulse of the monsoons. 
D)  The "driest" winter months still have at least 7.5 cm (3 inches) of precipitation. 
A)  The wettest summers month receive approximately 2 to 3 times more precipitation than the driest winter month. 
B)  Few natural hazards occur throughout the humid subtropical winter-dry climates. 
C)  The winter dry season is related to the seasonal pulse of the monsoons. 
D)  The "driest" winter months still have at least 7.5 cm (3 inches) of precipitation.

A climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects is a(n)

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called climate.

Tropical climates are the most extensive climate regions, occupying 36% of the Earth's land and ocean areas.

Tropical monsoon climates are found principally in the interior of continents in the equatorial region.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following characterizes a tropical savanna climate?

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

The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

Tropical rain forest climates are influenced by subtropical high pressure cells year-round.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

In terms of total land and ocean area, which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent percent of Earth's surface?

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Tropical climates are typically located

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

Which of the following is incorrect regarding tundra climates?

Which of the following is incorrect regarding ice-sheet climates?

Diurnal temperature ranges are often greater than annual temperature ranges in tropical rain forest climates.

Dengue fever, an infectious tropical disease carried by mosquitos, has

Which is true of humid subtropical winter-dry climates?

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Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

A climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects is a(n)

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time and place is called climate.

Tropical climates are the most extensive climate regions, occupying 36% of the Earth's land and ocean areas.

Tropical monsoon climates are found principally in the interior of continents in the equatorial region.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following characterizes a tropical savanna climate?

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

The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

Tropical rain forest climates are influenced by subtropical high pressure cells year-round.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

In terms of total land and ocean area, which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent percent of Earth's surface?

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Tropical climates are typically located

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

Which of the following is incorrect regarding tundra climates?

Which of the following is incorrect regarding ice-sheet climates?

Diurnal temperature ranges are often greater than annual temperature ranges in tropical rain forest climates.

Dengue fever, an infectious tropical disease carried by mosquitos, has

Which is true of humid subtropical winter-dry climates?

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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