Question 1

Which of the following defines climate?

Accepted Answer

A) The weather of a region. 
B) The short-term condition of the atmosphere. 
C) The long-term atmospheric condition-including extremes that may occur. 
D) A reference to temperature patterns only. 
A) The weather of a region. 
B) The short-term condition of the atmosphere. 
C) The long-term atmospheric condition-including extremes that may occur. 
D) A reference to temperature patterns only.

Question 2

Which of the following are elements of weather and climate?

Accepted Answer

A) Soil moisture and groundwater. 
B) Temperature and air pressure. 
C) Solar radiation. 
D) Thermal infrared energy. 
A) Soil moisture and groundwater. 
B) Temperature and air pressure. 
C) Solar radiation. 
D) Thermal infrared energy.

Question 3

As distance from the equator increases,what happens to seasonal variation in temperature tends?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase. 
B) Decrease. 
C) Remain constant. 
A) Increase. 
B) Decrease. 
C) Remain constant.

Question 4

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Frontal uplift. 
B) Orographic uplift. 
C) Convectional uplift. 
D) Adiabatic. 
A) Frontal uplift. 
B) Orographic uplift. 
C) Convectional uplift. 
D) Adiabatic.

Question 5

Causal factors of dry climates include subsiding air hot,dry air associated with the subtropical high pressure systems,rain shadow effect,continentality,and cold ocean currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Subarctic cold-winter. 
C) Humid subtropical winter-dry. 
D) Marine west coast. 
A) Tropical rain forest. 
B) Subarctic cold-winter. 
C) Humid subtropical winter-dry. 
D) Marine west coast.

Question 7

Which lists the two principle climate components?

Accepted Answer

A) Temperature and pressure. 
B) Temperature and precipitation. 
C) Precipitation and pressure. 
D) Pressure and wind speed. 
A) Temperature and pressure. 
B) Temperature and precipitation. 
C) Precipitation and pressure. 
D) Pressure and wind speed.

Question 8

Microthermal climates are predominately influenced by continental tropical (cT)air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Where do the low-latitude hot desert climates occur?

Accepted Answer

A) In the tropics and subtropics. 
B) Only in midlatitude rainshadow positions. 
C) In polar regions. 
D) Along the midlatitude,west coasts of continents. 
A) In the tropics and subtropics. 
B) Only in midlatitude rainshadow positions. 
C) In polar regions. 
D) Along the midlatitude,west coasts of continents.

Question 10

Which type of vegetation dominates in the tropical savanna?

Accepted Answer

A) Lush (thick and green year-round). 
B) Dominated by grassland. 
C) Deciduous forest. 
D) Desert-like succulents. 
A) Lush (thick and green year-round). 
B) Dominated by grassland. 
C) Deciduous forest. 
D) Desert-like succulents.

Question 11

No two places on the surface of Earth experience exactly the same climatic conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is defined as a climate classification based on causative factors,such as the interactions of air masses?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which is defined as the study of the climate and its variability,including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof?

Accepted Answer

A) Climatology. 
B) Meteorology. 
C) Cosmetology. 
D) Weather science. 
A) Climatology. 
B) Meteorology. 
C) Cosmetology. 
D) Weather science.

Question 14

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Marine west coast climates occur only along the west coasts of continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true regarding humid continental hot-summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates. 
B) Overall,humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer climates. 
C) Agriculture is not feasible in humid continental mild-summer climates due to the cooler weather,whereas it is very important in humid continental hot-summer climates. 
D) Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates and plays an important role in soil moisture recharge. 
A) Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates. 
B) Overall,humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer climates. 
C) Agriculture is not feasible in humid continental mild-summer climates due to the cooler weather,whereas it is very important in humid continental hot-summer climates. 
D) Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates and plays an important role in soil moisture recharge.

Question 17

Tropical monsoon climates have a dry season that lasts one month or more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Regarding average annual precipitation,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The highest amounts occur throughout subtropical latitudes. 
B) The drier regions are associated with the eastern portions of major landmasses. 
C) The precipitation tends to increase with latitude toward the poles. 
D) The highest average values occur along the equator. 
A) The highest amounts occur throughout subtropical latitudes. 
B) The drier regions are associated with the eastern portions of major landmasses. 
C) The precipitation tends to increase with latitude toward the poles. 
D) The highest average values occur along the equator.

Question 19

An empirical classification is based on which of the following,among other factors?

Accepted Answer

A) The interaction of air masses. 
B) The origin or genesis of the climate. 
C) The mean annual temperature and precipitation of an area. 
D) Causative factors. 
A) The interaction of air masses. 
B) The origin or genesis of the climate. 
C) The mean annual temperature and precipitation of an area. 
D) Causative factors.

Question 20

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following defines climate?

Which of the following are elements of weather and climate?

As distance from the equator increases,what happens to seasonal variation in temperature tends?

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of which of the following?

Causal factors of dry climates include subsiding air hot,dry air associated with the subtropical high pressure systems,rain shadow effect,continentality,and cold ocean currents.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which lists the two principle climate components?

Microthermal climates are predominately influenced by continental tropical (cT)air masses.

Where do the low-latitude hot desert climates occur?

Which type of vegetation dominates in the tropical savanna?

No two places on the surface of Earth experience exactly the same climatic conditions.

Which is defined as a climate classification based on causative factors,such as the interactions of air masses?

Which is defined as the study of the climate and its variability,including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof?

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Marine west coast climates occur only along the west coasts of continents.

Which of the following is true regarding humid continental hot-summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

Tropical monsoon climates have a dry season that lasts one month or more.

Regarding average annual precipitation,which of the following is correct?

An empirical classification is based on which of the following,among other factors?

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

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Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Which of the following defines climate?

Which of the following are elements of weather and climate?

As distance from the equator increases,what happens to seasonal variation in temperature tends?

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of which of the following?

Causal factors of dry climates include subsiding air hot,dry air associated with the subtropical high pressure systems,rain shadow effect,continentality,and cold ocean currents.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which lists the two principle climate components?

Microthermal climates are predominately influenced by continental tropical (cT)air masses.

Where do the low-latitude hot desert climates occur?

Which type of vegetation dominates in the tropical savanna?

No two places on the surface of Earth experience exactly the same climatic conditions.

Which is defined as a climate classification based on causative factors,such as the interactions of air masses?

Which is defined as the study of the climate and its variability,including long-term weather patterns over time and space and the controls thereof?

The evergreen conifers of the taiga are the characteristic vegetation of tundra climates.

Marine west coast climates occur only along the west coasts of continents.

Which of the following is true regarding humid continental hot-summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

Tropical monsoon climates have a dry season that lasts one month or more.

Regarding average annual precipitation,which of the following is correct?

An empirical classification is based on which of the following,among other factors?

Subarctic climates have a long growing season owing to the long summer days.

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

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