Question 1

Which of the following lists the correct,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Highland. 
B) Tropical → Mesothermal → Dry → Microthermal → Polar. 
C) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar. 
D) Polar → Microthermal → Dry → Mesothermal → Tropical. 
E) Dry → Tropical → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar. 
A) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Highland. 
B) Tropical → Mesothermal → Dry → Microthermal → Polar. 
C) Tropical → Dry → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar. 
D) Polar → Microthermal → Dry → Mesothermal → Tropical. 
E) Dry → Tropical → Mesothermal → Microthermal → Polar.

Question 2

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian humid subtropical hot summer climates are influenced by the monsoons. 
B) They have cold ocean currents off shore. 
C) North American humid subtropical hot summer climates have cyclonic storm trackshift overhead in the summer. 
D) Their hot and rainy season occurs in the winter season. 
A) Asian humid subtropical hot summer climates are influenced by the monsoons. 
B) They have cold ocean currents off shore. 
C) North American humid subtropical hot summer climates have cyclonic storm trackshift overhead in the summer. 
D) Their hot and rainy season occurs in the winter season.

Question 3

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges,tropical climates are considered "winterless."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Climates can be stable over several human generations,and also change over longer time periods (thousands to millions of years).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Subarctic climates with very cold winters are common in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements,but also causative factors.This is an example of which classification?

Accepted Answer

A) Genetic classification. 
B) Empirical classification. 
C) Combined classification. 
A) Genetic classification. 
B) Empirical classification. 
C) Combined classification.

Question 7

A genetic classification system can be based on which of the following,among other factors?

Accepted Answer

A) The interaction of air masses. 
B) Statistics or other data used to determine general categories. 
C) Mean annual temperature. 
D) Mean annual precipitation. 
A) The interaction of air masses. 
B) Statistics or other data used to determine general categories. 
C) Mean annual temperature. 
D) Mean annual precipitation.

Question 8

Which of the following correctly pairs precipitation types for the humid subtropical hot-summer climates for summer and for winter?

Accepted Answer

A) Convectional; frontal. 
B) Frontal; convectional. 
C) Orographic; frontal. 
D) Convectional; ITCZ. 
A) Convectional; frontal. 
B) Frontal; convectional. 
C) Orographic; frontal. 
D) Convectional; ITCZ.

Question 9

Which best describes mesothermal climates?

Accepted Answer

A) These are essentially seasonless. 
B) These occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region. 
C) These have a high degree of air mass interaction. 
D) These are sparsely populated by humans. 
A) These are essentially seasonless. 
B) These occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region. 
C) These have a high degree of air mass interaction. 
D) These are sparsely populated by humans.

Question 10

Which of the following are major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation?

Accepted Answer

A) Associations. 
B) Zoogeographic regions. 
C) Biomes. 
D) Climate zones. 
A) Associations. 
B) Zoogeographic regions. 
C) Biomes. 
D) Climate zones.

Question 11

Which of the following is a causal element of microthermal climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Dominant easterly trade winds. 
B) Latitudinal; effects on temperature. 
C) Very limited continentality. 
D) Sunspot activity. 
A) Dominant easterly trade winds. 
B) Latitudinal; effects on temperature. 
C) Very limited continentality. 
D) Sunspot activity.

Question 12

Drought in subtropical regions is one consequence of poleward shifts of warmer climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Shifting maritime and continental air masses are a causal factor of mesothermal climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of marine west-coast climates?

Accepted Answer

A) They are dominated by cP air masses. 
B) The air masses in this region are unstable. 
C) These climates experience very cold winters because of their high latitude (about 45° to 55° north). 
D) The weather is quite predictable. 
A) They are dominated by cP air masses. 
B) The air masses in this region are unstable. 
C) These climates experience very cold winters because of their high latitude (about 45° to 55° north). 
D) The weather is quite predictable.

Question 15

Which is defined as a climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Empirical classification. 
B) Genetic classification. 
C) Combined classification. 
A) Empirical classification. 
B) Genetic classification. 
C) Combined classification.

Question 16

Which of the following are the two types of dry climates according to moisture?

Accepted Answer

A) Deserts and steppe. 
B) Deserts and tundra. 
C) Steppe and chaparral. 
D) Chaparral and tundra. 
A) Deserts and steppe. 
B) Deserts and tundra. 
C) Steppe and chaparral. 
D) Chaparral and tundra.

Question 17

The climate system on Earth is the result of interaction of temperature,atmospheric pressure,atmospheric moisture,and wind and ocean currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Geosystems list several potential outcomes from shifting climatic zones,such as increased ranges of dengue fever carrying mosquitoes and increased drought in subtropical regions.What are some other possible adverse affects associated with climate change and shifting climate zones? Are there any potential benefits?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Adverse affe

Question 19

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Subtropical hot desert. 
C) Humid subtropical hot-summer. 
D) Marine west coast. 
A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Subtropical hot desert. 
C) Humid subtropical hot-summer. 
D) Marine west coast.

Question 20

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent of the surface of Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical climates. 
B) Dry climates. 
C) Mesothermal climates. 
D) Microthermal climates. 
A) Tropical climates. 
B) Dry climates. 
C) Mesothermal climates. 
D) Microthermal climates.

Which of the following lists the correct,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges,tropical climates are considered "winterless."

Climates can be stable over several human generations,and also change over longer time periods (thousands to millions of years).

Subarctic climates with very cold winters are common in the Southern Hemisphere.

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements,but also causative factors.This is an example of which classification?

A genetic classification system can be based on which of the following,among other factors?

Which of the following correctly pairs precipitation types for the humid subtropical hot-summer climates for summer and for winter?

Which best describes mesothermal climates?

Which of the following are major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation?

Which of the following is a causal element of microthermal climates?

Drought in subtropical regions is one consequence of poleward shifts of warmer climates.

Shifting maritime and continental air masses are a causal factor of mesothermal climates.

Which of the following is true of marine west-coast climates?

Which is defined as a climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects?

Which of the following are the two types of dry climates according to moisture?

The climate system on Earth is the result of interaction of temperature,atmospheric pressure,atmospheric moisture,and wind and ocean currents.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent of the surface of Earth?

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Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Which of the following lists the correct,generalized sequence of climates from the equator to the poles?

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Owing to the small diurnal and annual temperature ranges,tropical climates are considered "winterless."

Climates can be stable over several human generations,and also change over longer time periods (thousands to millions of years).

Subarctic climates with very cold winters are common in the Southern Hemisphere.

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements,but also causative factors.This is an example of which classification?

A genetic classification system can be based on which of the following,among other factors?

Which of the following correctly pairs precipitation types for the humid subtropical hot-summer climates for summer and for winter?

Which best describes mesothermal climates?

Which of the following are major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation?

Which of the following is a causal element of microthermal climates?

Drought in subtropical regions is one consequence of poleward shifts of warmer climates.

Shifting maritime and continental air masses are a causal factor of mesothermal climates.

Which of the following is true of marine west-coast climates?

Which is defined as a climate classification based on statistics or other data determined by measurements of observed effects?

Which of the following are the two types of dry climates according to moisture?

The climate system on Earth is the result of interaction of temperature,atmospheric pressure,atmospheric moisture,and wind and ocean currents.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

In terms of total land and ocean area,which of the following climate classifications is the most extensive at 36 percent of the surface of Earth?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters