Question 1

Semiarid climates are also called ________ climates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Semiarid climates are also called ________ climates....

Question 2

You would expect most of the rainfall in the wet tropics (Af and Am)in midmorning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of the earth's land surface is desert and steppe?

Accepted Answer

A) 40 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 30 percent 
E) 10 percent 
A) 40 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 30 percent 
E) 10 percent

Question 4

Polar climates:

Accepted Answer

A) lose much solar radiation heat to reflection and ice melting. 
B) are found only near the north pole. 
C) produce taiga forests. 
D) have a small annual temperature range. 
A) lose much solar radiation heat to reflection and ice melting. 
B) are found only near the north pole. 
C) produce taiga forests. 
D) have a small annual temperature range.

Question 5

The Cs climates are only found near the Mediterranean Sea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ice cap climate locations tend to maintain themselves because they have high albedos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

On which of these continents is the marine west coast climate most extensive?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The ________ is also called taiga.

Accepted Answer

A) subarctic climate 
B) tundra climate 
C) ice cap climate 
D) humid subtropical climate 
E) Siberia region 
A) subarctic climate 
B) tundra climate 
C) ice cap climate 
D) humid subtropical climate 
E) Siberia region

Question 9

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which city is intermediate among the three cities in terms of total annual precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A) city B,a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
B) city C,a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude 
C) city A,a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude 
A) city B,a city in the interior of the continent at 40 degrees north latitude 
B) city C,a city in the interior of the continent at 50 degrees north latitude 
C) city A,a leeward coastal city at 40 degrees north latitude

Question 10

Other than elevation,what can we say for certain that these two locations have in common?

Accepted Answer

A) They both have dry summers. 
B) They both have wet summers. 
C) They are both coastal communities. 
D) They are both located on inland continents. 
A) They both have dry summers. 
B) They both have wet summers. 
C) They are both coastal communities. 
D) They are both located on inland continents.

Question 11

(A) (B)
-Regarding the latitude of the two locations represented on the climate diagrams above,what can be said?

Accepted Answer

A) The location of Diagram A is probably at a lower latitude than the location of Diagram B. 
B) The location of Diagram A is probably at a higher latitude than the location of Diagram B. 
C) The two locations are probably at a similar latitude. 
D) There is not enough information to speculate about the latitude of these locations. 
A) The location of Diagram A is probably at a lower latitude than the location of Diagram B. 
B) The location of Diagram A is probably at a higher latitude than the location of Diagram B. 
C) The two locations are probably at a similar latitude. 
D) There is not enough information to speculate about the latitude of these locations.

Question 12

At the same latitude,a continental climate is usually more extreme than a marine climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of these is closely linked to the location of the major pressure and wind systems?

Accepted Answer

A) ocean currents 
B) location of mountains and highlands 
C) evaporation sources 
D) rainfall patterns 
A) ocean currents 
B) location of mountains and highlands 
C) evaporation sources 
D) rainfall patterns

Question 14

Give a brief definition of the term climate.

Accepted Answer

Climate is the cumulative tota

Question 15

The tropical rain forest is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) deciduous trees. 
B) a great diversity of plant species. 
C) wet winters and dry summers. 
D) the dominance of conifers. 
E) a complete lack of sunshine. 
A) deciduous trees. 
B) a great diversity of plant species. 
C) wet winters and dry summers. 
D) the dominance of conifers. 
E) a complete lack of sunshine.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the tropical rain forest?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not have the same vegetation pattern as a jungle. 
B) Plant foliage is relatively sparse on the forest floor. 
C) The trees of the tropical rain forest are broadleaf evergreens. 
D) It is dominated by just a few different species of trees. 
A) It does not have the same vegetation pattern as a jungle. 
B) Plant foliage is relatively sparse on the forest floor. 
C) The trees of the tropical rain forest are broadleaf evergreens. 
D) It is dominated by just a few different species of trees.

Question 17

The humid subtropical climate:

Accepted Answer

A) is,in winter,similar to the wet tropics. 
B) does not affect the United States. 
C) sees significant rainfall throughout the year. 
D) has relatively cool summers. 
E) is found along the California coast. 
A) is,in winter,similar to the wet tropics. 
B) does not affect the United States. 
C) sees significant rainfall throughout the year. 
D) has relatively cool summers. 
E) is found along the California coast.

Question 18

The principal cause of desertification is:

Accepted Answer

A) inappropriate land use such as agricultural clearing and overgrazing. 
B) warming global temperatures due to the burning of fossil fuels. 
C) extended droughts in untouched rain forest climates. 
D) air pollution as rural areas become urbanized. 
A) inappropriate land use such as agricultural clearing and overgrazing. 
B) warming global temperatures due to the burning of fossil fuels. 
C) extended droughts in untouched rain forest climates. 
D) air pollution as rural areas become urbanized.

Question 19

The ________ supports some plant life but no trees.

Accepted Answer

A) ice cap climate 
B) tundra climate 
C) humid subtropical climate 
D) subarctic climate 
E) boreal climate 
A) ice cap climate 
B) tundra climate 
C) humid subtropical climate 
D) subarctic climate 
E) boreal climate

Question 20

The seasonal migration of the equatorial low is not extensive enough to impact precipitation regimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Semiarid climates are also called ________ climates.

You would expect most of the rainfall in the wet tropics (Af and Am)in midmorning.

Approximately what percentage of the earth's land surface is desert and steppe?

Polar climates:

The Cs climates are only found near the Mediterranean Sea.

Ice cap climate locations tend to maintain themselves because they have high albedos.

On which of these continents is the marine west coast climate most extensive?

The ________ is also called taiga.

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which city is intermediate among the three cities in terms of total annual precipitation?

Other than elevation,what can we say for certain that these two locations have in common?

(A) (B) -Regarding the latitude of the two locations represented on the climate diagrams above,what can be said?

At the same latitude,a continental climate is usually more extreme than a marine climate.

Which of these is closely linked to the location of the major pressure and wind systems?

Give a brief definition of the term climate.

The tropical rain forest is characterized by:

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the tropical rain forest?

The humid subtropical climate:

The principal cause of desertification is:

The ________ supports some plant life but no trees.

The seasonal migration of the equatorial low is not extensive enough to impact precipitation regimes.

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Exam 15: World Climates

Semiarid climates are also called ________ climates.

You would expect most of the rainfall in the wet tropics (Af and Am)in midmorning.

Approximately what percentage of the earth's land surface is desert and steppe?

Polar climates:

The Cs climates are only found near the Mediterranean Sea.

Ice cap climate locations tend to maintain themselves because they have high albedos.

On which of these continents is the marine west coast climate most extensive?

The ________ is also called taiga.

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which city is intermediate among the three cities in terms of total annual precipitation?

Other than elevation,what can we say for certain that these two locations have in common?

(A) (B) -Regarding the latitude of the two locations represented on the climate diagrams above,what can be said?

At the same latitude,a continental climate is usually more extreme than a marine climate.

Which of these is closely linked to the location of the major pressure and wind systems?

Give a brief definition of the term climate.

The tropical rain forest is characterized by:

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the tropical rain forest?

The humid subtropical climate:

The principal cause of desertification is:

The ________ supports some plant life but no trees.

The seasonal migration of the equatorial low is not extensive enough to impact precipitation regimes.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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