Question 1

Which climatic region occupies the most extensive area of land on Earth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Once developed,a climate classification system can be considered complete; i.e.,it needs no further revision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Short,though relatively mild,winters. 
B) Variable day lengths. 
C) Unstable air masses. 
D) Cool ocean temperatures. 
A) Short,though relatively mild,winters. 
B) Variable day lengths. 
C) Unstable air masses. 
D) Cool ocean temperatures.

Question 4

Which air masses influence the humid continental hot-summer climates in North America?

Accepted Answer

A) Continental polar (cP)in winter; maritime tropical (mT)in summer. 
B) Continental polar (cP)year-round. 
C) Continental polar (cP)in winter; continental tropical (cT)in summer. 
D) Continental polar in summer (cP)and continental Arctic (c
A) in winter. 
A) Continental polar (cP)in winter; maritime tropical (mT)in summer. 
B) Continental polar (cP)year-round. 
C) Continental polar (cP)in winter; continental tropical (cT)in summer. 
D) Continental polar in summer (cP)and continental Arctic (c
A) in winter.

Question 5

Tropical climates are most extensive climate regions,occupying 36% of Earth's land and ocean areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The largest repository of freshwater in the world is in ice-covered Antarctica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following has a typical subarctic,very cold winter climate?

Accepted Answer

A) Churchill,Manitoba 
B) Dalian,China 
C) Verkhoyansk,Siberia,Russia 
D) Duluth,Minnesota 
A) Churchill,Manitoba 
B) Dalian,China 
C) Verkhoyansk,Siberia,Russia 
D) Duluth,Minnesota

Question 8

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Humid continental hot-summer. 
B) Marine west coast. 
C) Humid subtropical winter-dry. 
D) Mediterranean. 
A) Humid continental hot-summer. 
B) Marine west coast. 
C) Humid subtropical winter-dry. 
D) Mediterranean.

Question 9

The climate types discussed in Geosystems are broad scale with the various climate types covering large (relatively speaking)geographic areas.However,local conditions,the so-called microclimatology may differ from the broad generalizations.Locate the climatic regime in your city or town.Compare and contrast the characteristics of this climate to localized climate of your city or town.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.This questio

Question 10

The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classifications?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical monsoon. 
B) Tropical savanna. 
C) Tropical rainforest. 
D) Humid subtropical. 
A) Tropical monsoon. 
B) Tropical savanna. 
C) Tropical rainforest. 
D) Humid subtropical.

Question 11

The seasonal pulse of the monsoons contributes to the drier weather conditions in the marine west coast climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Snow melt is an important component to soil-moisture recharge in humid continental mild-summer climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A) Mediterranean. 
B) Tropical rain forest. 
C) Tropical savanna. 
D) Marine west coast. 
A) Mediterranean. 
B) Tropical rain forest. 
C) Tropical savanna. 
D) Marine west coast.

Question 14

Which of the following is correct regarding tundra climates?

Accepted Answer

A) Spruce,fir and larch trees survive in this climate zone. 
B) There is a complete absence of summer in this region. 
C) Summer temperatures are never higher than 10°C. 
D) The land is under continuous snow cover 12 months a year. 
A) Spruce,fir and larch trees survive in this climate zone. 
B) There is a complete absence of summer in this region. 
C) Summer temperatures are never higher than 10°C. 
D) The land is under continuous snow cover 12 months a year.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a small seasonal temperature range,hence the term microthermal. 
B) Because of the latitude at which they occur,these climates occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
C) In the Southern Hemisphere,these climates develop only in highland regions. 
D) All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime. 
A) They have a small seasonal temperature range,hence the term microthermal. 
B) Because of the latitude at which they occur,these climates occupy the largest land area of any climate. 
C) In the Southern Hemisphere,these climates develop only in highland regions. 
D) All of the subtypes of this climate have a uniform annual precipitation regime.

Question 16

Polar climates have extremely low humidity and precipitation and are often considered "frozen deserts."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the subarctic climate regions of Canada and Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) Permafrost does not occur here. 
B) Broadleaf deciduous trees,such as maple and sweetgum,dominate the area. 
C) The area never experiences summer temperatures above 30°C. 
D) This climatic zone experiences exceptionally large annual temperature ranges. 
A) Permafrost does not occur here. 
B) Broadleaf deciduous trees,such as maple and sweetgum,dominate the area. 
C) The area never experiences summer temperatures above 30°C. 
D) This climatic zone experiences exceptionally large annual temperature ranges.

Question 19

Which is defined as a climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate,such as latitude or elevation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Tropical rain forest climates are influenced by subtropical high pressure cells year-round.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which climatic region occupies the most extensive area of land on Earth?

Once developed,a climate classification system can be considered complete; i.e.,it needs no further revision.

Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical climates?

Which air masses influence the humid continental hot-summer climates in North America?

Tropical climates are most extensive climate regions,occupying 36% of Earth's land and ocean areas.

The largest repository of freshwater in the world is in ice-covered Antarctica.

Which of the following has a typical subarctic,very cold winter climate?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classifications?

The seasonal pulse of the monsoons contributes to the drier weather conditions in the marine west coast climates.

Snow melt is an important component to soil-moisture recharge in humid continental mild-summer climates.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is correct regarding tundra climates?

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Polar climates have extremely low humidity and precipitation and are often considered "frozen deserts."

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Which of the following is true of the subarctic climate regions of Canada and Asia?

Which is defined as a climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate,such as latitude or elevation?

Tropical rain forest climates are influenced by subtropical high pressure cells year-round.

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Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Which climatic region occupies the most extensive area of land on Earth?

Once developed,a climate classification system can be considered complete; i.e.,it needs no further revision.

Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical climates?

Which air masses influence the humid continental hot-summer climates in North America?

Tropical climates are most extensive climate regions,occupying 36% of Earth's land and ocean areas.

The largest repository of freshwater in the world is in ice-covered Antarctica.

Which of the following has a typical subarctic,very cold winter climate?

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classifications?

The seasonal pulse of the monsoons contributes to the drier weather conditions in the marine west coast climates.

Snow melt is an important component to soil-moisture recharge in humid continental mild-summer climates.

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Which of the following is correct regarding tundra climates?

Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

Polar climates have extremely low humidity and precipitation and are often considered "frozen deserts."

Both tropical and subtropical conditions are contracting and moving to lower latitudes.

Which of the following is true of the subarctic climate regions of Canada and Asia?

Which is defined as a climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate,such as latitude or elevation?

Tropical rain forest climates are influenced by subtropical high pressure cells year-round.

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