Question 1

The presence of the cold Humboldt current and the Andes Mountains help to create the coastal ________ Desert.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sahara 
B)  Gobi 
C)  Sonoran 
D)  Atacama 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Sahara 
B)  Gobi 
C)  Sonoran 
D)  Atacama 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of the highland (H) climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually closely related to adjacent lowland locations. 
B)  There is great diversity within small areas. 
C)  Exposure to the Sun is a critical climatic control. 
D)  Exposure to the wind is a critical climatic control. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  They are usually closely related to adjacent lowland locations. 
B)  There is great diversity within small areas. 
C)  Exposure to the Sun is a critical climatic control. 
D)  Exposure to the wind is a critical climatic control. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 3

The modified Köppen climate classification as used in the textbook includes ________ major climate groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10 
E)  15 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10 
E)  15

Question 4

Dome C ice cores indicate the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration has not been as high for hundreds for thousands of years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In midlatitude desert (BWk) climates, the ________ temperature is greater than in subtropical desert (BWh) climates.

Accepted Answer

A)  average annual 
B)  daily high 
C)  annual median 
D)  annual range of 
E)  daily low 
A)  average annual 
B)  daily high 
C)  annual median 
D)  annual range of 
E)  daily low

Question 6

In North America, the steppe climate is far more extensive than the desert climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Usually, the Csa, Csb and ________ are west coast climates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cfa 
B)  Cfb 
C)  Dfa 
D)  Dfb 
E)  Dwd 
A)  Cfa 
B)  Cfb 
C)  Dfa 
D)  Dfb 
E)  Dwd

Question 8

The greatest one-day range of temperature was recorded in a BWh climate in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Denver 
B)  Algeria 
C)  Australia 
D)  Antarctica 
E)  India 
A)  Denver 
B)  Algeria 
C)  Australia 
D)  Antarctica 
E)  India

Question 9

In mountainous areas, which term refers to the vertical zone of "frozen land" at high elevation?

Accepted Answer

A)  tierra caliente 
B)  tierra templada 
C)  tierra helada 
D)  tierra fria 
E)  none of the above 
A)  tierra caliente 
B)  tierra templada 
C)  tierra helada 
D)  tierra fria 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Which of the following would be an expected average annual precipitation total in a marine west coast climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 centimeters 
B)  100 centimeters 
C)  1,000 centimeters 
D)  10,000 centimeters 
E)  none of the above 
A)  10 centimeters 
B)  100 centimeters 
C)  1,000 centimeters 
D)  10,000 centimeters 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

In the tropical monsoonal climates, summer is NOT the warmest season because summer has ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  position of the Sun in the sky 
B)  the presence of cool air masses 
C)  wind flow from the Arctic Ocean 
D)  increased cloudiness 
E)  greater evaporation from vegetation 
A)  position of the Sun in the sky 
B)  the presence of cool air masses 
C)  wind flow from the Arctic Ocean 
D)  increased cloudiness 
E)  greater evaporation from vegetation

Question 12

On which continent is the intertropical convergence furthest from the Equator in the summer season?

Accepted Answer

A)  North America 
B)  South America 
C)  Europe 
D)  Africa 
E)  Asia 
A)  North America 
B)  South America 
C)  Europe 
D)  Africa 
E)  Asia

Question 13

________ is the most conspicuous characteristic of D climates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the most conspicuous characteristic of...

Question 14

In the western United States the oceanic influence of the Pacific Ocean does not penetrate very far beyond the coastline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The treaty called the ________ Protocol addresses global warming.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The treaty called the ________ Protocol addresses...

Question 16

The key to the Köppen climatic system is the combination of temperature and relative humidity data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The maximum poleward extent of tropical wet climate is along the west coasts of continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ancient Greeks were well aware that different places on Earth had different climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In terms of general location of a climate, in what place would one expect to find a humid continental climate in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  the southwest (Phoenix, Arizona) 
B)  the northwest (Seattle, Washington) 
C)  the southeast (Atlanta, Georgia) 
D)  the Great Lakes (Buffalo, New York) 
E)  south central (Dallas, Texas) 
A)  the southwest (Phoenix, Arizona) 
B)  the northwest (Seattle, Washington) 
C)  the southeast (Atlanta, Georgia) 
D)  the Great Lakes (Buffalo, New York) 
E)  south central (Dallas, Texas)

Question 20

The Greek classification of climate included

Accepted Answer

A)  the torrid zone. 
B)  the temperate zone. 
C)  the frigid zone. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  the torrid zone. 
B)  the temperate zone. 
C)  the frigid zone. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  none of the above.

The presence of the cold Humboldt current and the Andes Mountains help to create the coastal ________ Desert.

Which of the following is TRUE of the highland (H) climates?

The modified Köppen climate classification as used in the textbook includes ________ major climate groups.

Dome C ice cores indicate the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration has not been as high for hundreds for thousands of years.

In midlatitude desert (BWk) climates, the ________ temperature is greater than in subtropical desert (BWh) climates.

In North America, the steppe climate is far more extensive than the desert climate.

Usually, the Csa, Csb and ________ are west coast climates.

The greatest one-day range of temperature was recorded in a BWh climate in ________.

In mountainous areas, which term refers to the vertical zone of "frozen land" at high elevation?

Which of the following would be an expected average annual precipitation total in a marine west coast climate?

In the tropical monsoonal climates, summer is NOT the warmest season because summer has ________.

On which continent is the intertropical convergence furthest from the Equator in the summer season?

________ is the most conspicuous characteristic of D climates.

In the western United States the oceanic influence of the Pacific Ocean does not penetrate very far beyond the coastline.

The treaty called the ________ Protocol addresses global warming.

The key to the Köppen climatic system is the combination of temperature and relative humidity data.

The maximum poleward extent of tropical wet climate is along the west coasts of continents.

The ancient Greeks were well aware that different places on Earth had different climates.

In terms of general location of a climate, in what place would one expect to find a humid continental climate in the U.S.?

The Greek classification of climate included

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Exam 8: Climatic and Climate Change

The presence of the cold Humboldt current and the Andes Mountains help to create the coastal ________ Desert.

Which of the following is TRUE of the highland (H) climates?

The modified Köppen climate classification as used in the textbook includes ________ major climate groups.

Dome C ice cores indicate the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration has not been as high for hundreds for thousands of years.

In midlatitude desert (BWk) climates, the ________ temperature is greater than in subtropical desert (BWh) climates.

In North America, the steppe climate is far more extensive than the desert climate.

Usually, the Csa, Csb and ________ are west coast climates.

The greatest one-day range of temperature was recorded in a BWh climate in ________.

In mountainous areas, which term refers to the vertical zone of "frozen land" at high elevation?

Which of the following would be an expected average annual precipitation total in a marine west coast climate?

In the tropical monsoonal climates, summer is NOT the warmest season because summer has ________.

On which continent is the intertropical convergence furthest from the Equator in the summer season?

________ is the most conspicuous characteristic of D climates.

In the western United States the oceanic influence of the Pacific Ocean does not penetrate very far beyond the coastline.

The treaty called the ________ Protocol addresses global warming.

The key to the Köppen climatic system is the combination of temperature and relative humidity data.

The maximum poleward extent of tropical wet climate is along the west coasts of continents.

The ancient Greeks were well aware that different places on Earth had different climates.

In terms of general location of a climate, in what place would one expect to find a humid continental climate in the U.S.?

The Greek classification of climate included

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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