Question 1

The climate of Minneapolis,Minnesota,shown below,is

Accepted Answer

A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  humid continental hot-summer. 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer. 
E)  marine west-coast. 
A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  humid continental hot-summer. 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer. 
E)  marine west-coast.

Question 2

The climatic influence that moderates temperatures,influences air flows,and supplies water vapor is

Accepted Answer

A)  latitude 
B)  seasonality 
C)  air mass circulation 
D)  maritime vs. continental relationships 
E)  topographic effects 
A)  latitude 
B)  seasonality 
C)  air mass circulation 
D)  maritime vs. continental relationships 
E)  topographic effects

Question 3

Precipitation in the cold midlatitude steppe is predominantly the result of frontal rather than convectional lifting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The climate of Mbandaka,Democratic Republic of the Congo shown below is

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical savanna. 
B)  marine west-coast. 
C)  tropical monsoon. 
D)  hot low-latitude desert. 
E)  tropical rainforest. 
A)  tropical savanna. 
B)  marine west-coast. 
C)  tropical monsoon. 
D)  hot low-latitude desert. 
E)  tropical rainforest.

Question 5

Which of the following only have monthly mean temperatures above freezing?

Accepted Answer

A)  ice cap 
B)  tundra 
C)  humid continental hot-summer 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer 
E)  subarctic 
A)  ice cap 
B)  tundra 
C)  humid continental hot-summer 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer 
E)  subarctic

Question 6

The climate zone shown on the map below is

Accepted Answer

A)  cold midlatitude steppe. 
B)  Mediterranean dry summer. 
C)  hot low-latitude desert. 
D)  cold midlatitude desert. 
E)  hot low-latitude steppe. 
A)  cold midlatitude steppe. 
B)  Mediterranean dry summer. 
C)  hot low-latitude desert. 
D)  cold midlatitude desert. 
E)  hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 7

The Mediterranean dry-summer climate is generally cooler than marine west-coast climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the climate name with its correct Köppen designation(s): Humid Continental Mild-Summer

Accepted Answer

A)  Dfb 
B)  Dwc 
C)  Dfa 
D)  Dfc 
E)  Dwb
F) Dwa
G) Dwd 
A)  Dfb 
B)  Dwc 
C)  Dfa 
D)  Dfc 
E)  Dwb
F) Dwa
G) Dwd

Question 9

"The sun is shining,and I can see cumulus clouds" is a statement about weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The climate zone shown on the map is

Accepted Answer

A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  humid continental hot-summer. 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer. 
E)  tundra. 
A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  humid continental hot-summer. 
D)  humid subtropical hot-summer. 
E)  tundra.

Question 11

The highest precipitation in the continental U.S.occurs in the marine west coast climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The purpose of climate classification is to identify certain characteristics that have identifiable regional patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Because the southern continents have a limited latitudinal extent,they have no significant areas of D climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Longitude influences sun angle and length of day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The flow of carbon from one reservoir to another is called the global system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Chicago is the Windy City" is a statement about weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A climograph showing a moderated midrange curve above freezing with a crest matched with short bars and the trough matched with medium bars is

Accepted Answer

A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  humid subtropical hot-summer. 
C)  Mediterranean dry-summer. 
D)  humid continental hot-summer 
E)  marine west-coast 
A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  humid subtropical hot-summer. 
C)  Mediterranean dry-summer. 
D)  humid continental hot-summer 
E)  marine west-coast

Question 18

This climograph is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The climate shown on the map below is

Accepted Answer

A)  cold midlatitude steppe. 
B)  tropical savanna. 
C)  hot low-latitude desert. 
D)  cold midlatitude desert. 
E)  hot low-latitude steppe. 
A)  cold midlatitude steppe. 
B)  tropical savanna. 
C)  hot low-latitude desert. 
D)  cold midlatitude desert. 
E)  hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 20

If an ice core yields a greater number of O-18 than expected,which of the following can be best inferred from that section of core?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was warmer. 
B)  It was colder. 
C)  It was drier. 
D)  It was moister. 
A)  It was warmer. 
B)  It was colder. 
C)  It was drier. 
D)  It was moister.

The climate of Minneapolis,Minnesota,shown below,is

The climatic influence that moderates temperatures,influences air flows,and supplies water vapor is

Precipitation in the cold midlatitude steppe is predominantly the result of frontal rather than convectional lifting.

The climate of Mbandaka,Democratic Republic of the Congo shown below is

Which of the following only have monthly mean temperatures above freezing?

The climate zone shown on the map below is

The Mediterranean dry-summer climate is generally cooler than marine west-coast climate.

Match the climate name with its correct Köppen designation(s): Humid Continental Mild-Summer

"The sun is shining,and I can see cumulus clouds" is a statement about weather.

The climate zone shown on the map is

The highest precipitation in the continental U.S.occurs in the marine west coast climate.

The purpose of climate classification is to identify certain characteristics that have identifiable regional patterns.

Because the southern continents have a limited latitudinal extent,they have no significant areas of D climates.

Longitude influences sun angle and length of day.

The flow of carbon from one reservoir to another is called the global system.

"Chicago is the Windy City" is a statement about weather.

A climograph showing a moderated midrange curve above freezing with a crest matched with short bars and the trough matched with medium bars is

This climograph is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

The climate shown on the map below is

If an ice core yields a greater number of O-18 than expected,which of the following can be best inferred from that section of core?

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Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

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Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

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Weathering and Mass Movements

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Exam 9: Global Climates and Global Climate Change

The climate of Minneapolis,Minnesota,shown below,is

The climatic influence that moderates temperatures,influences air flows,and supplies water vapor is

Precipitation in the cold midlatitude steppe is predominantly the result of frontal rather than convectional lifting.

The climate of Mbandaka,Democratic Republic of the Congo shown below is

Which of the following only have monthly mean temperatures above freezing?

The climate zone shown on the map below is

The Mediterranean dry-summer climate is generally cooler than marine west-coast climate.

Match the climate name with its correct Köppen designation(s): Humid Continental Mild-Summer

"The sun is shining,and I can see cumulus clouds" is a statement about weather.

The climate zone shown on the map is

The highest precipitation in the continental U.S.occurs in the marine west coast climate.

The purpose of climate classification is to identify certain characteristics that have identifiable regional patterns.

Because the southern continents have a limited latitudinal extent,they have no significant areas of D climates.

Longitude influences sun angle and length of day.

The flow of carbon from one reservoir to another is called the global system.

"Chicago is the Windy City" is a statement about weather.

A climograph showing a moderated midrange curve above freezing with a crest matched with short bars and the trough matched with medium bars is

This climograph is located in the Southern Hemisphere.

The climate shown on the map below is

If an ice core yields a greater number of O-18 than expected,which of the following can be best inferred from that section of core?

Introduction to Physical Geography

The Geographers Tools

Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons

The Global Energy System

Global Temperature Patterns

Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

Plant Geography

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Weathering and Mass Movements

Groundwater and Karst Landscapes

Fluvial Systems and Landforms

Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms

Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Population Growth and Environmental Impacts

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