Question 1

The major Koeppen categories arranged themselves across the globe,with this factor being least important.

Accepted Answer

A) latitude 
B) degree of continentality 
C) proximity to rainforests 
D) location in relation to major topographical features 
A) latitude 
B) degree of continentality 
C) proximity to rainforests 
D) location in relation to major topographical features

Question 2

This climate type is known for its prodigious annual rainfall amounts.

Accepted Answer

A) monsoonal 
B) tropical wet 
C) humid subtropical 
D) marine west coast 
A) monsoonal 
B) tropical wet 
C) humid subtropical 
D) marine west coast

Question 3

Climate patterns at any particular location are a reflection of

Accepted Answer

A) the general circulation. 
B) localized effects. 
C) latitude. 
D) elevation. 
A) the general circulation. 
B) localized effects. 
C) latitude. 
D) elevation.

Question 4

What is a climate that can be thought of as transition between the tropical wet and tropical dry climates?

Accepted Answer

A) monsoonal 
B) tropical wet and dry 
C) subtropical steppe 
D) none of these 
A) monsoonal 
B) tropical wet and dry 
C) subtropical steppe 
D) none of these

Question 5

Climate is

Accepted Answer

A) a statistical rendering of the earth's atmosphere. 
B) a historical agglomeration of weather data. 
C) dependent on daily observations. 
D) all of these 
A) a statistical rendering of the earth's atmosphere. 
B) a historical agglomeration of weather data. 
C) dependent on daily observations. 
D) all of these

Question 6

A Koeppen Climate that has an average temperature for all months greater than 18 degrees C (64 degreesF)is a ________ type of climate.

Accepted Answer

A) dry 
B) Mild Mid-latitude 
C) polar 
D) tropical 
A) dry 
B) Mild Mid-latitude 
C) polar 
D) tropical

Question 7

This climate is the result of high temperatures and extreme continentality: ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This climate is the result of high...

Question 8

The Koeppen "B" climate zone is the only one that is determined strictly by

Accepted Answer

A) temperature. 
B) precipitation. 
C) winds. 
D) cloudiness. 
A) temperature. 
B) precipitation. 
C) winds. 
D) cloudiness.

Question 9

Chicago is characterized by a ________ climate.

Accepted Answer

A) subarctic 
B) polar 
C) humid subtropical 
D) severe midlatitude 
A) subarctic 
B) polar 
C) humid subtropical 
D) severe midlatitude

Question 10

Mid-latitude deserts

Accepted Answer

A) have mild winters. 
B) are found in only one small area in the United States. 
C) are most extensive in Asia. 
D) are cooler than subtropical deserts. 
A) have mild winters. 
B) are found in only one small area in the United States. 
C) are most extensive in Asia. 
D) are cooler than subtropical deserts.

Question 11

The monsoonal climate

Accepted Answer

A) occurs primarily in places with offshore winds. 
B) is typical in tropical coastal areas. 
C) often extends far inland. 
D) is visited yearly by at least one hurricane. 
A) occurs primarily in places with offshore winds. 
B) is typical in tropical coastal areas. 
C) often extends far inland. 
D) is visited yearly by at least one hurricane.

Question 12

According to the Koeppen system,an A climate is one in which

Accepted Answer

A) potential evaporation exceeds precipitation. 
B) the average temperature for all months is greater than 18 degrees C. 
C) the coldest month of the year has an average temperature higher than -3 degrees C, but below 18 degrees C. 
D) all months have mean temperatures below 10 degrees C. 
A) potential evaporation exceeds precipitation. 
B) the average temperature for all months is greater than 18 degrees C. 
C) the coldest month of the year has an average temperature higher than -3 degrees C, but below 18 degrees C. 
D) all months have mean temperatures below 10 degrees C.

Question 13

Climate

Accepted Answer

A) is a summary of weather conditions for a particular area. 
B) delineates extended periods of atmospheric history. 
C) provides normal conditions, i.e., what is expected. 
D) all of these 
A) is a summary of weather conditions for a particular area. 
B) delineates extended periods of atmospheric history. 
C) provides normal conditions, i.e., what is expected. 
D) all of these

Question 14

Which of the following places would have the most "continental" of climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Yakutsk, Siberia 
B) New York, New York 
C) Shanghai, China 
D) Kinshasa, The Congo 
A) Yakutsk, Siberia 
B) New York, New York 
C) Shanghai, China 
D) Kinshasa, The Congo

Question 15

The precipitation in Mediterranean climates

Accepted Answer

A) decreases with latitude. 
B) comes primarily from local convection over heated surfaces. 
C) is confined to winter in large part because of the nearby presence of subtropical high pressure systems in summer. 
D) is affected very little by mid-latitude cyclones. 
A) decreases with latitude. 
B) comes primarily from local convection over heated surfaces. 
C) is confined to winter in large part because of the nearby presence of subtropical high pressure systems in summer. 
D) is affected very little by mid-latitude cyclones.

Question 16

In a subarctic climate such as Dawson,

Accepted Answer

A) wintertime temperatures are surprisingly comfortable. 
B) virtually all precipitation is in the form of snow. 
C) precipitation is typically greater in winter than in summer. 
D) precipitation is typically greater in the summer than winter. 
A) wintertime temperatures are surprisingly comfortable. 
B) virtually all precipitation is in the form of snow. 
C) precipitation is typically greater in winter than in summer. 
D) precipitation is typically greater in the summer than winter.

Question 17

Subtropical steppe

Accepted Answer

A) has very high summer temperatures. 
B) has small daily temperature changes. 
C) has little variation in annual rainfall. 
D) that is located near the equator is more likely to see the occasional visit from a mid-latitude cyclone than subtropical steppe located closer to the poles. 
A) has very high summer temperatures. 
B) has small daily temperature changes. 
C) has little variation in annual rainfall. 
D) that is located near the equator is more likely to see the occasional visit from a mid-latitude cyclone than subtropical steppe located closer to the poles.

Question 18

This subclimate contains savanna.

Accepted Answer

A) tropical wet 
B) tropical monsoonal 
C) tropical wet and dry 
D) subtropical steppe 
A) tropical wet 
B) tropical monsoonal 
C) tropical wet and dry 
D) subtropical steppe

Question 19

Which of the following is true about climatic classification systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Some are based on the obvious properties of temperature and precipitation. 
B) Some use the frequency with which air mass types occupy various regions. 
C) Some use differences in energy budget components. 
D) All of these 
A) Some are based on the obvious properties of temperature and precipitation. 
B) Some use the frequency with which air mass types occupy various regions. 
C) Some use differences in energy budget components. 
D) All of these

Question 20

Discuss highland climates and explain why they are so variable.

Accepted Answer

Highland climates are unique among those

The major Koeppen categories arranged themselves across the globe,with this factor being least important.

This climate type is known for its prodigious annual rainfall amounts.

Climate patterns at any particular location are a reflection of

What is a climate that can be thought of as transition between the tropical wet and tropical dry climates?

Climate is

A Koeppen Climate that has an average temperature for all months greater than 18 degrees C (64 degreesF)is a ________ type of climate.

This climate is the result of high temperatures and extreme continentality: ________.

The Koeppen "B" climate zone is the only one that is determined strictly by

Chicago is characterized by a ________ climate.

Mid-latitude deserts

The monsoonal climate

According to the Koeppen system,an A climate is one in which

Climate

Which of the following places would have the most "continental" of climates?

The precipitation in Mediterranean climates

In a subarctic climate such as Dawson,

Subtropical steppe

This subclimate contains savanna.

Which of the following is true about climatic classification systems?

Discuss highland climates and explain why they are so variable.

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Climate Changes: Past and Future

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Exam 15: Earths Climates

The major Koeppen categories arranged themselves across the globe,with this factor being least important.

This climate type is known for its prodigious annual rainfall amounts.

Climate patterns at any particular location are a reflection of

What is a climate that can be thought of as transition between the tropical wet and tropical dry climates?

Climate is

A Koeppen Climate that has an average temperature for all months greater than 18 degrees C (64 degreesF)is a ________ type of climate.

This climate is the result of high temperatures and extreme continentality: ________.

The Koeppen "B" climate zone is the only one that is determined strictly by

Chicago is characterized by a ________ climate.

Mid-latitude deserts

The monsoonal climate

According to the Koeppen system,an A climate is one in which

Climate

Which of the following places would have the most "continental" of climates?

The precipitation in Mediterranean climates

In a subarctic climate such as Dawson,

Subtropical steppe

This subclimate contains savanna.

Which of the following is true about climatic classification systems?

Discuss highland climates and explain why they are so variable.

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Climate Changes: Past and Future

Atmospheric Optics Online Only in Masteringmeteorology

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