Question 1

The equatorial temperature regime is known

Accepted Answer

A) for being equally wet all year round. 
B) for having high annual variation in solar insolation. 
C) for having no annual variation in solar insolation 
D) for being uniformly warm year-round 
E) none of the above 
A) for being equally wet all year round. 
B) for having high annual variation in solar insolation. 
C) for having no annual variation in solar insolation 
D) for being uniformly warm year-round 
E) none of the above

Question 2

Compare and contrast the nature of boreal and tundra climates.Explain the factors responsible for these differences.

Accepted Answer

The boreal and tundra climates are both

Question 3

Identify two examples each of dry and moist climates.Explain the factors that are responsible for their precipitation regimes.

Accepted Answer

Dry climates are characterized by low pr

Question 4

The trade-wind coastal climate type and the monsoon climate type are differentiated by which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

A) Monsoon climates are seasonal whereas trade-wind climates are not 
B) Trade-wind climates are seasonal where monsoon climates are not 
C) Monsoon climates exhibit high levels of rainfall whereas trade-wind climates are generally dry 
D) Monsoon climates are especially well developed on west coasts,whereas trade-wind climates are well developed on east coasts 
E) Monsoon climates are situated at lower latitudes than trade-wind climates 
A) Monsoon climates are seasonal whereas trade-wind climates are not 
B) Trade-wind climates are seasonal where monsoon climates are not 
C) Monsoon climates exhibit high levels of rainfall whereas trade-wind climates are generally dry 
D) Monsoon climates are especially well developed on west coasts,whereas trade-wind climates are well developed on east coasts 
E) Monsoon climates are situated at lower latitudes than trade-wind climates

Question 5

The isolines on a map describing average precipitation are referred to as isohyets

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Wheat production is the dominant crop of the moist subtropical climate type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What factor differentiates the two climate classifications of BWh and BSh?

Accepted Answer

A) wind patterns 
B) atmospheric pressure 
C) temperature 
D) precipitation 
E) altitude 
A) wind patterns 
B) atmospheric pressure 
C) temperature 
D) precipitation 
E) altitude

Question 8

Low latitude climates are occasionally invaded by air of polar origins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The smaller area of tropical deserts in the southern hemisphere is due to different wind regimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The tropical deserts are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) a lack of seasonal moisture. 
B) their placement in relationship to the Prime Meridian. 
C) their distance from the equator and the Arctic circle. 
D) stationary subtropical cells of high pressure. 
E) prevailing westerly wind patterns. 
A) a lack of seasonal moisture. 
B) their placement in relationship to the Prime Meridian. 
C) their distance from the equator and the Arctic circle. 
D) stationary subtropical cells of high pressure. 
E) prevailing westerly wind patterns.

Question 11

Which of the following air masses is associated with tropical deserts?

Accepted Answer

A) mT 
B) mE 
C) mP 
D) cE 
E) cT 
A) mT 
B) mE 
C) mP 
D) cE 
E) cT

Question 12

Compare and contrast the nature of arid and semi-arid climates.Explain the factors responsible for these differences.

Accepted Answer

Arid and semi-arid climates are both cha

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics is an important adaptation in the plants of the savanna?

Accepted Answer

A) They are resistant to very high temperature 
B) They can survive extended periods of drought 
C) They can quickly utilize plant nutrients that are released by the decay of fallen leaves and branches 
D) They are adapted to consistently high water levels 
E) They are resistant to consistently high wind speeds 
A) They are resistant to very high temperature 
B) They can survive extended periods of drought 
C) They can quickly utilize plant nutrients that are released by the decay of fallen leaves and branches 
D) They are adapted to consistently high water levels 
E) They are resistant to consistently high wind speeds

Question 14

Which of the following pairs of variables are most important in defining the climate of a region?

Accepted Answer

A) Wind speeds and temperature 
B) Air pressure and temperature 
C) Rainfall and temperature 
D) Air pressure and rainfall 
E) Wind speeds and rainfall 
A) Wind speeds and temperature 
B) Air pressure and temperature 
C) Rainfall and temperature 
D) Air pressure and rainfall 
E) Wind speeds and rainfall

Question 15

Using two annotated climographs,compare the wet-dry tropical climate type to the dry tropical climate type

Accepted Answer

The wet-dry tropical climate type, also

Question 16

A cool desert climate would be best described by which of the following Koppen classifications?

Accepted Answer

A) Dfc 
B) Dwd 
C) BWk 
D) Cfb 
E) Cfw 
A) Dfc 
B) Dwd 
C) BWk 
D) Cfb 
E) Cfw

Question 17

Create a table to summarize the different subtypes of mid-latitude and high latitude climates with reference to temperature,precipitation,altitude and seasonality.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here is a table summarizing the di

Question 18

What does the "b" stand for in climate classification types Cfb and Dwb ?

Accepted Answer

A) hot as opposed to warm summers 
B) warm as opposed to hot summers 
C) cold winters 
D) warm winters 
E) dry winters 
A) hot as opposed to warm summers 
B) warm as opposed to hot summers 
C) cold winters 
D) warm winters 
E) dry winters

Question 19

Which of the following types of vegetation is associated with Mediterranean climates?

Accepted Answer

A) sclerophylls 
B) taiga 
C) short grass prairie 
D) needleleaf trees 
E) broad leef trees 
A) sclerophylls 
B) taiga 
C) short grass prairie 
D) needleleaf trees 
E) broad leef trees

Question 20

What does the "w" stand for in the climate classifications of Aw and Cwa?

Accepted Answer

A) dry summer season 
B) dry winter season 
C) wt summer season 
D) wet winter season 
E) wet all year round 
A) dry summer season 
B) dry winter season 
C) wt summer season 
D) wet winter season 
E) wet all year round

The equatorial temperature regime is known

Compare and contrast the nature of boreal and tundra climates.Explain the factors responsible for these differences.

Identify two examples each of dry and moist climates.Explain the factors that are responsible for their precipitation regimes.

The trade-wind coastal climate type and the monsoon climate type are differentiated by which of the following features?

The isolines on a map describing average precipitation are referred to as isohyets

Wheat production is the dominant crop of the moist subtropical climate type.

What factor differentiates the two climate classifications of BWh and BSh?

Low latitude climates are occasionally invaded by air of polar origins.

The smaller area of tropical deserts in the southern hemisphere is due to different wind regimes.

The tropical deserts are caused by

Which of the following air masses is associated with tropical deserts?

Compare and contrast the nature of arid and semi-arid climates.Explain the factors responsible for these differences.

Which of the following characteristics is an important adaptation in the plants of the savanna?

Which of the following pairs of variables are most important in defining the climate of a region?

Using two annotated climographs,compare the wet-dry tropical climate type to the dry tropical climate type

A cool desert climate would be best described by which of the following Koppen classifications?

Create a table to summarize the different subtypes of mid-latitude and high latitude climates with reference to temperature,precipitation,altitude and seasonality.

What does the "b" stand for in climate classification types Cfb and Dwb ?

Which of the following types of vegetation is associated with Mediterranean climates?

What does the "w" stand for in the climate classifications of Aw and Cwa?

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Global Biogeography

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Exam 7: Global Climates

The equatorial temperature regime is known

Compare and contrast the nature of boreal and tundra climates.Explain the factors responsible for these differences.

Identify two examples each of dry and moist climates.Explain the factors that are responsible for their precipitation regimes.

The trade-wind coastal climate type and the monsoon climate type are differentiated by which of the following features?

The isolines on a map describing average precipitation are referred to as isohyets

Wheat production is the dominant crop of the moist subtropical climate type.

What factor differentiates the two climate classifications of BWh and BSh?

Low latitude climates are occasionally invaded by air of polar origins.

The smaller area of tropical deserts in the southern hemisphere is due to different wind regimes.

The tropical deserts are caused by

Which of the following air masses is associated with tropical deserts?

Compare and contrast the nature of arid and semi-arid climates.Explain the factors responsible for these differences.

Which of the following characteristics is an important adaptation in the plants of the savanna?

Which of the following pairs of variables are most important in defining the climate of a region?

Using two annotated climographs,compare the wet-dry tropical climate type to the dry tropical climate type

A cool desert climate would be best described by which of the following Koppen classifications?

Create a table to summarize the different subtypes of mid-latitude and high latitude climates with reference to temperature,precipitation,altitude and seasonality.

What does the "b" stand for in climate classification types Cfb and Dwb ?

Which of the following types of vegetation is associated with Mediterranean climates?

What does the "w" stand for in the climate classifications of Aw and Cwa?

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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