Question 1

The climate shown on the map below is

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical savanna. 
B)  Mediterranean dry-summer. 
C)  marine west-coast. 
D)  tropical monsoon. 
E)  tropical rainforest. 
A)  tropical savanna. 
B)  Mediterranean dry-summer. 
C)  marine west-coast. 
D)  tropical monsoon. 
E)  tropical rainforest.

Question 2

The climate of Vladivostok,Russia,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 3

Tropical rainforest climate has high temperatures,a short dry season,and excessive precipitation that compensates for the drought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The climate zone shown on the map 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 5

The climate of Denver,Colorado,shown below,is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The full name for the driest of the midlatitude climates is __________.*Note the answer is a 3-word term.

Accepted Answer

cold midla

Question 7

The interpretation method that enables extension of tree ring dates back in time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the law of superposition. 
B)  the law of original horizontality. 
C)  cross dating. 
D)  clear cutting. 
E)  the law of cross cutting relations. 
A)  the law of superposition. 
B)  the law of original horizontality. 
C)  cross dating. 
D)  clear cutting. 
E)  the law of cross cutting relations.

Question 8

The highest amount of precipitation in the continental United States.occurs in the Rocky Mountains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The climate of central Greenland and Antarctica is

Accepted Answer

A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  cold midlatitude desert. 
D)  tundra. 
E)  ice cap. 
A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  cold midlatitude desert. 
D)  tundra. 
E)  ice cap.

Question 10

The climate of western Washington and Oregon,Europe,Tasmania,and New Zealand 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 11

Global warming is the notion that human-induced activity is causing the planet to warm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Vladivostok,Russia is especially well known for its ice free port.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Consistently high sun angles is ssociated with little variation in mean monthly temperatures..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The climate influence that is BEST associated with the intertropical convergence zone and midlatitude cyclones 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 15

Which of the following describes climatology?

Accepted Answer

A)  the daily weather elements 
B)  the study of the state of the atmosphere at a specific place at a particular time 
C)  the rising barometer 
D)  the study of the geographic distribution and character of the average weather elements and their extremes 
E)  the wind blowing at 20 mph 
A)  the daily weather elements 
B)  the study of the state of the atmosphere at a specific place at a particular time 
C)  the rising barometer 
D)  the study of the geographic distribution and character of the average weather elements and their extremes 
E)  the wind blowing at 20 mph

Question 16

What is the tilt obliquity in the Milankovitch theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Earth's revolution varies from circular to elliptical. 
B)  The Earth's axial tilt changes. 
C)  The Earth's rotation changes speed. 
D)  The Earth's North Pole migrates from Polaris to Vega. 
A)  The Earth's revolution varies from circular to elliptical. 
B)  The Earth's axial tilt changes. 
C)  The Earth's rotation changes speed. 
D)  The Earth's North Pole migrates from Polaris to Vega.

Question 17

Which of the following are characteristics of tundra climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  all mean monthly temperatures below freezing 
B)  perennial ice 
C)  very long winter 
D)  very cold winter 
E)  little precipitation 
A)  all mean monthly temperatures below freezing 
B)  perennial ice 
C)  very long winter 
D)  very cold winter 
E)  little precipitation

Question 18

The climate of Munich,Germany,is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The climate zone shown on the map below 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 20

The climate with all mean monthly temperatures below freezing is

Accepted Answer

A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  cold midlatitude desert. 
D)  tundra. 
E)  ice cap. 
A)  humid continental mild-summer. 
B)  subarctic. 
C)  cold midlatitude desert. 
D)  tundra. 
E)  ice cap.

The climate shown on the map below is

The climate of Vladivostok,Russia,shown below,is

Tropical rainforest climate has high temperatures,a short dry season,and excessive precipitation that compensates for the drought.

The climate zone shown on the map below is

The climate of Denver,Colorado,shown below,is

The full name for the driest of the midlatitude climates is __________.*Note the answer is a 3-word term.

The interpretation method that enables extension of tree ring dates back in time is called

The highest amount of precipitation in the continental United States.occurs in the Rocky Mountains.

The climate of central Greenland and Antarctica is

The climate of western Washington and Oregon,Europe,Tasmania,and New Zealand is

Global warming is the notion that human-induced activity is causing the planet to warm.

Vladivostok,Russia is especially well known for its ice free port.

Consistently high sun angles is ssociated with little variation in mean monthly temperatures..

The climate influence that is BEST associated with the intertropical convergence zone and midlatitude cyclones is:

Which of the following describes climatology?

What is the tilt obliquity in the Milankovitch theory?

Which of the following are characteristics of tundra climates?

The climate of Munich,Germany,is

The climate zone shown on the map below is

The climate with all mean monthly temperatures below freezing is

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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Exam 9: Global Climates and Global Climate Change

The climate shown on the map below is

The climate of Vladivostok,Russia,shown below,is

Tropical rainforest climate has high temperatures,a short dry season,and excessive precipitation that compensates for the drought.

The climate zone shown on the map below is

The climate of Denver,Colorado,shown below,is

The full name for the driest of the midlatitude climates is __________.*Note the answer is a 3-word term.

The interpretation method that enables extension of tree ring dates back in time is called

The highest amount of precipitation in the continental United States.occurs in the Rocky Mountains.

The climate of central Greenland and Antarctica is

The climate of western Washington and Oregon,Europe,Tasmania,and New Zealand is

Global warming is the notion that human-induced activity is causing the planet to warm.

Vladivostok,Russia is especially well known for its ice free port.

Consistently high sun angles is ssociated with little variation in mean monthly temperatures..

The climate influence that is BEST associated with the intertropical convergence zone and midlatitude cyclones is:

Which of the following describes climatology?

What is the tilt obliquity in the Milankovitch theory?

Which of the following are characteristics of tundra climates?

The climate of Munich,Germany,is

The climate zone shown on the map below is

The climate with all mean monthly temperatures below freezing is

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

Filters