Question 1

In general,climate boundaries:

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A) cannot be determined with adequate cloud cover data. 
B) are difficult to determine. 
C) do not shift from year to year. 
D) are broad transition zones and not sharp lines. 
A) cannot be determined with adequate cloud cover data. 
B) are difficult to determine. 
C) do not shift from year to year. 
D) are broad transition zones and not sharp lines.

Question 2

(A) (B)
-Of the two climate diagrams shown above,the one that most likely represents a Southern Hemisphere location is:

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A) Diagram A only. 
B) Diagram B only. 
C) both Diagram A and Diagram B 
D) neither Diagram A nor Diagram B. 
A) Diagram A only. 
B) Diagram B only. 
C) both Diagram A and Diagram B 
D) neither Diagram A nor Diagram B.

Question 3

The tropical rain forest consists primarily of jungle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Most rainfall in the tropics is frontal in origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The latitude of a place is important for its climate since latitude determines:

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A) Sun radiation receipt. 
B) elevation. 
C) temperature. 
D) distance from the Sun. 
A) Sun radiation receipt. 
B) elevation. 
C) temperature. 
D) distance from the Sun.

Question 6

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which of the three cities would have the highest annual temperature range?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Some ecologists think the creation of savanna was not due to climate.What alternative explanation do they give?

Accepted Answer

seasonal b

Question 8

Two stations (A and B) are classified as BSh (tropical steppe). Both stations are marginal, that is, with just a slight increase in annual rainfall, both places would be classified as humid. Station A is located poleward of a tropical desert while Station B is situated equatorward of the same desert. Which station has the highest rainfall total?

Accepted Answer

A)  Station A 
B)  Station B 
C)  The available information is insufficient to make an educated judgment. 
D)  Both stations should receive about the same amount of rain. 
A)  Station A 
B)  Station B 
C)  The available information is insufficient to make an educated judgment. 
D)  Both stations should receive about the same amount of rain.

Question 9

All dry climates are hot deserts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mountain ranges play an important role in determining climates because of their influence upon:

Accepted Answer

A) air density. 
B) air pressure. 
C) solar heating. 
D) land and water contrasts. 
E) rainfall distribution. 
A) air density. 
B) air pressure. 
C) solar heating. 
D) land and water contrasts. 
E) rainfall distribution.

Question 11

It is not always possible to determine whether a climate is humid or dry by knowing only the precipitation total.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most important determinant of temperature overall is:

Accepted Answer

A) latitude. 
B) distribution of land and water. 
C) prevailing winds. 
D) position of mountains and highlands. 
E) ocean currents. 
A) latitude. 
B) distribution of land and water. 
C) prevailing winds. 
D) position of mountains and highlands. 
E) ocean currents.

Question 13

Middle latitude deserts (BWk)and steppes (BSk):

Accepted Answer

A) are usually located deep in the interior of a continent. 
B) are more common in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere. 
C) are dominated by the subtropical highs. 
D) are due to ocean currents. 
A) are usually located deep in the interior of a continent. 
B) are more common in the Southern Hemisphere than in the Northern Hemisphere. 
C) are dominated by the subtropical highs. 
D) are due to ocean currents.

Question 14

For Köppen,the ________ best demonstrated the totality of a climate.

Accepted Answer

distributi

Question 15

The first known attempt at classifying climates was made by:

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A) Galileo. 
B) ancient Romans. 
C) ancient Greeks. 
D) Islamic scholars. 
E) the Chinese. 
A) Galileo. 
B) ancient Romans. 
C) ancient Greeks. 
D) Islamic scholars. 
E) the Chinese.

Question 16

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which city has the smallest variation in rainfall from month to month throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The ________ climate has no monthly mean above freezing.

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A) ice cap (EF) 
B) tundra (ET) 
C) subarctic (Dfd) 
D) all of the above 
A) ice cap (EF) 
B) tundra (ET) 
C) subarctic (Dfd) 
D) all of the above

Question 18

Although the subarctic and tundra climates generally have small precipitation totals,they are considered humid.The reason for this is:

Accepted Answer

A) these regions have great reserves of underground water that can be used for irrigation. 
B) most of the precipitation falls in the winter. 
C) permafrost does not let the water escape. 
D) since there are no trees present,little or no water is lost because of transpiration. 
E) low temperatures mean only a small loss to evaporation. 
A) these regions have great reserves of underground water that can be used for irrigation. 
B) most of the precipitation falls in the winter. 
C) permafrost does not let the water escape. 
D) since there are no trees present,little or no water is lost because of transpiration. 
E) low temperatures mean only a small loss to evaporation.

Question 19

Permanently frozen subsoil characteristic of the tundra is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Permanently frozen subsoil characteristic of the tundra...

Question 20

Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:

Accepted Answer

A) the influence of the subtropical highs. 
B) extreme continentality. 
C) the rain shadow effect of mountains. 
D) the desiccating influence of the trade winds. 
E) sand. 
A) the influence of the subtropical highs. 
B) extreme continentality. 
C) the rain shadow effect of mountains. 
D) the desiccating influence of the trade winds. 
E) sand.

In general,climate boundaries:

(A) (B) -Of the two climate diagrams shown above,the one that most likely represents a Southern Hemisphere location is:

The tropical rain forest consists primarily of jungle.

Most rainfall in the tropics is frontal in origin.

The latitude of a place is important for its climate since latitude determines:

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which of the three cities would have the highest annual temperature range?

Some ecologists think the creation of savanna was not due to climate.What alternative explanation do they give?

All dry climates are hot deserts.

Mountain ranges play an important role in determining climates because of their influence upon:

It is not always possible to determine whether a climate is humid or dry by knowing only the precipitation total.

The most important determinant of temperature overall is:

Middle latitude deserts (BWk)and steppes (BSk):

For Köppen,the ________ best demonstrated the totality of a climate.

The first known attempt at classifying climates was made by:

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which city has the smallest variation in rainfall from month to month throughout the year?

The ________ climate has no monthly mean above freezing.

Although the subarctic and tundra climates generally have small precipitation totals,they are considered humid.The reason for this is:

Permanently frozen subsoil characteristic of the tundra is termed ________.

Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:

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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Exam 15: World Climates

In general,climate boundaries:

(A) (B) -Of the two climate diagrams shown above,the one that most likely represents a Southern Hemisphere location is:

The tropical rain forest consists primarily of jungle.

Most rainfall in the tropics is frontal in origin.

The latitude of a place is important for its climate since latitude determines:

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which of the three cities would have the highest annual temperature range?

Some ecologists think the creation of savanna was not due to climate.What alternative explanation do they give?

All dry climates are hot deserts.

Mountain ranges play an important role in determining climates because of their influence upon:

It is not always possible to determine whether a climate is humid or dry by knowing only the precipitation total.

The most important determinant of temperature overall is:

Middle latitude deserts (BWk)and steppes (BSk):

For Köppen,the ________ best demonstrated the totality of a climate.

The first known attempt at classifying climates was made by:

All of the cities described below are in North America and are classified as humid continental climates.Which city has the smallest variation in rainfall from month to month throughout the year?

The ________ climate has no monthly mean above freezing.

Although the subarctic and tundra climates generally have small precipitation totals,they are considered humid.The reason for this is:

Permanently frozen subsoil characteristic of the tundra is termed ________.

Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:

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

Filters