Question 1

What do Dallol,Ethiopia,Death Valley,California,and El Azizia,Libya,have in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are all in third-world countries. 
B)  They are three of the hottest places on the earth. 
C)  They are three of the coldest places on the earth. 
D)  They all have frequent snowstorms. 
A)  They are all in third-world countries. 
B)  They are three of the hottest places on the earth. 
C)  They are three of the coldest places on the earth. 
D)  They all have frequent snowstorms.

Question 2

The greatest likelihood of experiencing a dry month of February would be along

Accepted Answer

A)  the equator. 
B)  the west coast of Mexico (latitude 20°N). 
C)  the Southern California coast (latitude 35°N). 
D)  the Gulf Coast near New Orleans (latitude 30°N). 
E)  the coast of southern Alaska (latitude 60°N). 
A)  the equator. 
B)  the west coast of Mexico (latitude 20°N). 
C)  the Southern California coast (latitude 35°N). 
D)  the Gulf Coast near New Orleans (latitude 30°N). 
E)  the coast of southern Alaska (latitude 60°N).

Question 3

Which of the following help explain why the lowest average temperatures in the world are found in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

A)  dry air 
B)  high altitude 
C)  surface reflects incident sunlight 
D)  all of the above 
A)  dry air 
B)  high altitude 
C)  surface reflects incident sunlight 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

The primary reason for the dry summer subtropical climate in North America is

Accepted Answer

A)  that storms do not form in summer. 
B)  that the air is too cool to produce adequate precipitation. 
C)  the Pacific high moves north in summer. 
D)  the ITCZ moves north in summer. 
E)  the Bermuda high intensifies and shifts northward in summer. 
A)  that storms do not form in summer. 
B)  that the air is too cool to produce adequate precipitation. 
C)  the Pacific high moves north in summer. 
D)  the ITCZ moves north in summer. 
E)  the Bermuda high intensifies and shifts northward in summer.

Question 5

Which climate type normally has the largest annual range in temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  tropical climates 
B)  humid-subtropical climates 
C)  polar ice cap climates 
D)  subpolar climates 
E)  dry climates 
A)  tropical climates 
B)  humid-subtropical climates 
C)  polar ice cap climates 
D)  subpolar climates 
E)  dry climates

Question 6

One would not expect to experience a D-type climate in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alaska. 
B)  New England. 
C)  Southern Canada. 
D)  South America. 
A)  Alaska. 
B)  New England. 
C)  Southern Canada. 
D)  South America.

Question 7

A city on the west coast of the United States with mild winters and a long cool summer would have a ____ climate.

Accepted Answer

A)  moist subtropical (Cfb) 
B)  tropical wet and dry (Aw) 
C)  moist continental (Dfa) 
D)  semi-arid (BS) 
A)  moist subtropical (Cfb) 
B)  tropical wet and dry (Aw) 
C)  moist continental (Dfa) 
D)  semi-arid (BS)

Question 8

A city located on the east coast of the United States with hot,muggy summers and mild winters (the average temperature of the coldest month is above -3°C (27°F))has a ____ climate.

Accepted Answer

A)  moist subtropical (Cfa)climate 
B)  Mediterranean (Cs)climate 
C)  tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) 
D)  moist continental (Dfa) 
A)  moist subtropical (Cfa)climate 
B)  Mediterranean (Cs)climate 
C)  tropical wet and dry climate (Aw) 
D)  moist continental (Dfa)

Question 9

Describe the differences in climate that would be experienced by cities located upwind and downwind of a large,north-south oriented mountain range.

Accepted Answer

Cities located upwind of a large, north-

Question 10

Thawing of an upper layer of permafrost would most likely be observed in which climatic type?

Accepted Answer

A)  polar ice cap 
B)  humid continental with warm summers 
C)  humid subtropical 
D)  polar tundra 
A)  polar ice cap 
B)  humid continental with warm summers 
C)  humid subtropical 
D)  polar tundra

Question 11

Deserts that experience low clouds and drizzle tend to be found mainly

Accepted Answer

A)  in the center of continents. 
B)  in the rain shadow of a mountain. 
C)  on the eastern side of continents. 
D)  on the western side of continents. 
E)  on small islands near the equator. 
A)  in the center of continents. 
B)  in the rain shadow of a mountain. 
C)  on the eastern side of continents. 
D)  on the western side of continents. 
E)  on small islands near the equator.

Question 12

Locations at middle latitudes with monthly average temperatures in the winter that are below 18°C (64°F),but above -3°C (27°F)have ____ climates.

Accepted Answer

A)  humid subtropical 
B)  moist continental 
C)  semi-arid 
D)  steppe 
A)  humid subtropical 
B)  moist continental 
C)  semi-arid 
D)  steppe

Question 13

A humid subtropical climate is found in what region of the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Southwest 
B)  Southeast 
C)  Central Plains 
D)  Southern California 
A)  Southwest 
B)  Southeast 
C)  Central Plains 
D)  Southern California

Question 14

When the average temperature of the warmest month of a region averages above freezing,but below 10°C (50°F),you might expect to observe what type of vegetation there?

Accepted Answer

A)  savanna grass 
B)  tundra 
C)  taiga 
D)  None - it's too cold for anything to grow. 
A)  savanna grass 
B)  tundra 
C)  taiga 
D)  None - it's too cold for anything to grow.

Question 15

Within the continental United States (excluding Alaska),one could observe

Accepted Answer

A)  taiga. 
B)  polar tundra. 
C)  polar icecap. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  taiga. 
B)  polar tundra. 
C)  polar icecap. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

In a tropical wet-and-dry climate,the dry season occurs with the

Accepted Answer

A)  high sun period (summer). 
B)  low sun period (winter). 
C)  close proximity of the ITCZ. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  high sun period (summer). 
B)  low sun period (winter). 
C)  close proximity of the ITCZ. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The earth's rainforests are found in

Accepted Answer

A)  humid subtropical (Cfa)climates. 
B)  tropical wet (Af)climates. 
C)  tropical wet and dry (Aw)climates. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  humid subtropical (Cfa)climates. 
B)  tropical wet (Af)climates. 
C)  tropical wet and dry (Aw)climates. 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Which below is not characteristic of a tropical wet climate (Af)?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater temperature variation between day and night than between the warmest and coolest months of the year 
B)  extremely high afternoon temperatures,usually much higher than those experienced in middle latitudes 
C)  abundant rainfall all year long 
D)  afternoon showers and high humidity 
A)  greater temperature variation between day and night than between the warmest and coolest months of the year 
B)  extremely high afternoon temperatures,usually much higher than those experienced in middle latitudes 
C)  abundant rainfall all year long 
D)  afternoon showers and high humidity

Question 19

According to Köppen's classification of climates,marine climates are observed in the United States mainly along

Accepted Answer

A)  the Pacific Northwest coast. 
B)  coastal areas of the middle Atlantic states. 
C)  the coast of New England. 
D)  the Gulf Coast. 
E)  coastal margins of Southern California. 
A)  the Pacific Northwest coast. 
B)  coastal areas of the middle Atlantic states. 
C)  the coast of New England. 
D)  the Gulf Coast. 
E)  coastal margins of Southern California.

Question 20

Which of the following is not considered a climatic control?

Accepted Answer

A)  altitude 
B)  mountain barriers 
C)  ocean currents 
D)  insolation 
E)  none of the above 
A)  altitude 
B)  mountain barriers 
C)  ocean currents 
D)  insolation 
E)  none of the above

What do Dallol,Ethiopia,Death Valley,California,and El Azizia,Libya,have in common?

The greatest likelihood of experiencing a dry month of February would be along

Which of the following help explain why the lowest average temperatures in the world are found in Antarctica?

The primary reason for the dry summer subtropical climate in North America is

Which climate type normally has the largest annual range in temperature?

One would not expect to experience a D-type climate in:

A city on the west coast of the United States with mild winters and a long cool summer would have a ____ climate.

A city located on the east coast of the United States with hot,muggy summers and mild winters (the average temperature of the coldest month is above -3°C (27°F))has a ____ climate.

Describe the differences in climate that would be experienced by cities located upwind and downwind of a large,north-south oriented mountain range.

Thawing of an upper layer of permafrost would most likely be observed in which climatic type?

Deserts that experience low clouds and drizzle tend to be found mainly

Locations at middle latitudes with monthly average temperatures in the winter that are below 18°C (64°F),but above -3°C (27°F)have ____ climates.

A humid subtropical climate is found in what region of the United States?

When the average temperature of the warmest month of a region averages above freezing,but below 10°C (50°F),you might expect to observe what type of vegetation there?

Within the continental United States (excluding Alaska),one could observe

In a tropical wet-and-dry climate,the dry season occurs with the

The earth's rainforests are found in

Which below is not characteristic of a tropical wet climate (Af)?

According to Köppen's classification of climates,marine climates are observed in the United States mainly along

Which of the following is not considered a climatic control?

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Wind: Global Systems

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Exam 17: Global Climate

What do Dallol,Ethiopia,Death Valley,California,and El Azizia,Libya,have in common?

The greatest likelihood of experiencing a dry month of February would be along

Which of the following help explain why the lowest average temperatures in the world are found in Antarctica?

The primary reason for the dry summer subtropical climate in North America is

Which climate type normally has the largest annual range in temperature?

One would not expect to experience a D-type climate in:

A city on the west coast of the United States with mild winters and a long cool summer would have a ____ climate.

A city located on the east coast of the United States with hot,muggy summers and mild winters (the average temperature of the coldest month is above -3°C (27°F))has a ____ climate.

Describe the differences in climate that would be experienced by cities located upwind and downwind of a large,north-south oriented mountain range.

Thawing of an upper layer of permafrost would most likely be observed in which climatic type?

Deserts that experience low clouds and drizzle tend to be found mainly

Locations at middle latitudes with monthly average temperatures in the winter that are below 18°C (64°F),but above -3°C (27°F)have ____ climates.

A humid subtropical climate is found in what region of the United States?

When the average temperature of the warmest month of a region averages above freezing,but below 10°C (50°F),you might expect to observe what type of vegetation there?

Within the continental United States (excluding Alaska),one could observe

In a tropical wet-and-dry climate,the dry season occurs with the

The earth's rainforests are found in

Which below is not characteristic of a tropical wet climate (Af)?

According to Köppen's classification of climates,marine climates are observed in the United States mainly along

Which of the following is not considered a climatic control?

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy: Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind: Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind: Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle-Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

Filters