Question 1

The meaning of a "W" such as in the BWh Ko¨ppen climatic type is ________.

Accepted Answer

Desert.

Question 2

The poleward limits of the Aw climate are approximately equivalent to

Accepted Answer

A)  poleward maximum migration of the ITC. 
B)  average 0°C isotherm. 
C)  average annual 15°C isotherm. 
D)  tropical coastlines. 
E)  limit of atoll formation. 
A)  poleward maximum migration of the ITC. 
B)  average 0°C isotherm. 
C)  average annual 15°C isotherm. 
D)  tropical coastlines. 
E)  limit of atoll formation. A

Question 3

Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Weather Service of the U.S. 
B)  Norwegian meteorologists of the 20th century 
C)  the ancient Greeks 
D)  C.W. Thornthwaite 
E)  Wladimir Ko¨ppen 
A)  The National Weather Service of the U.S. 
B)  Norwegian meteorologists of the 20th century 
C)  the ancient Greeks 
D)  C.W. Thornthwaite 
E)  Wladimir Ko¨ppen E

Question 4

All months have average temperatures below freezing in the__________ climatic type.

Accepted Answer

A)  Csa 
B)  Dfa 
C)  EF 
D)  BS 
E)  ET 
A)  Csa 
B)  Dfa 
C)  EF 
D)  BS 
E)  ET

Question 5

The lowercase letter symbolizing "moist, with no dry season" in the Ko¨ppen classification system is________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  a 
B)  k 
C)  s 
D)  f 
E)  w 
A)  a 
B)  k 
C)  s 
D)  f 
E)  w

Question 6

In terms of annual average extent, Northern Hemisphere sea ice has ________since 1975.

Accepted Answer

A)  halved 
B)  disappeared 
C)  decreased by 8% 
D)  doubled 
E)  increased by 8% 
A)  halved 
B)  disappeared 
C)  decreased by 8% 
D)  doubled 
E)  increased by 8%

Question 7

The world's largest expanse of middle latitude dry climates is on the continent of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asia 
B)  Europe 
C)  North America 
D)  Australia 
E)  Africa 
A)  Asia 
B)  Europe 
C)  North America 
D)  Australia 
E)  Africa

Question 8

Vertical zonation is particularly prominent in which region?

Accepted Answer

A)  mountains in tundra climates 
B)  tropical rainforests 
C)  central plains of the U.S.A. 
D)  tropical highlands 
E)  all of the above 
A)  mountains in tundra climates 
B)  tropical rainforests 
C)  central plains of the U.S.A. 
D)  tropical highlands 
E)  all of the above

Question 9

Oxygen isotope analysis is used when studying ________and climate change.

Accepted Answer

A)  ice cores 
B)  trees 
C)  pollen 
D)  dendrochronology 
E)  volcanoes 
A)  ice cores 
B)  trees 
C)  pollen 
D)  dendrochronology 
E)  volcanoes

Question 10

Five of the six major climate types are A, B, C, D, and E. The sixth major type is ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Five of the six major climate types...

Question 11

Which of the following average annual precipitation totals is CLOSEST to that expected in an Icecap climate?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 cm 
B)  100 cm 
C)  500 cm 
D)   1,0000 cm 
A)  200 cm 
B)  100 cm 
C)  500 cm 
D)   1,0000 cm

Question 12

The main reason for the occurrence of subtropical deserts around the world is__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  locations of anticyclones 
B)  position of the cold ocean currents 
C)  easterly winds 
D)  the intertropical convergence 
E)  the westerly winds 
A)  locations of anticyclones 
B)  position of the cold ocean currents 
C)  easterly winds 
D)  the intertropical convergence 
E)  the westerly winds

Question 13

The BWh climate is "caused" by the

Accepted Answer

A)  westerlies. 
B)  trade winds. 
C)  subtropical highs. 
D)  warm ocean currents. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  westerlies. 
B)  trade winds. 
C)  subtropical highs. 
D)  warm ocean currents. 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

The intertropical convergence zone is most closely associated with which of the Ko¨ppen system's major climate types?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 15

Which of the following climate type takes up the most land area?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  H 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  H

Question 16

The world's highest average annual wind speed can be found on___________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the Canadian side of the Great Lakes 
B)  Siberia 
C)  the Great Plains of the United States 
D)  Antarctica 
E)  the East Coast of the United States 
A)  the Canadian side of the Great Lakes 
B)  Siberia 
C)  the Great Plains of the United States 
D)  Antarctica 
E)  the East Coast of the United States

Question 17

Throughout the ET climates,________ is/are very prevalent.

Accepted Answer

A)  easterly waves 
B)  heat waves 
C)  winter rain 
D)  radiation fogs 
E)  tornadoes 
A)  easterly waves 
B)  heat waves 
C)  winter rain 
D)  radiation fogs 
E)  tornadoes

Question 18

The _________climatic type has, by far, the smallest annual temperature range of any climatic type.

Accepted Answer

A)  ET 
B)  Csa 
C)  BWh 
D)  Dfa 
E)  Af 
A)  ET 
B)  Csa 
C)  BWh 
D)  Dfa 
E)  Af

Question 19

The Ko¨ppen system of climatic classification________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  uses vegetation to determine climate boundaries 
B)  was the first numerical system 
C)  is widely used today 
D)  has been modified for use in your textbook 
E)  is correctly described by all of the above 
A)  uses vegetation to determine climate boundaries 
B)  was the first numerical system 
C)  is widely used today 
D)  has been modified for use in your textbook 
E)  is correctly described by all of the above

Question 20

Over the ENTIRE past 70 million years there has been ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  no way to determine if there have been climate changes 
B)  a global warming and then a global cooling 
C)  no significant climate changes 
D)  a global cooling 
E)  a global warming 
A)  no way to determine if there have been climate changes 
B)  a global warming and then a global cooling 
C)  no significant climate changes 
D)  a global cooling 
E)  a global warming

The meaning of a "W" such as in the BWh Ko¨ppen climatic type is ________.

The poleward limits of the Aw climate are approximately equivalent to

Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by_________ .

All months have average temperatures below freezing in the__________ climatic type.

The lowercase letter symbolizing "moist, with no dry season" in the Ko¨ppen classification system is________ .

In terms of annual average extent, Northern Hemisphere sea ice has ________since 1975.

The world's largest expanse of middle latitude dry climates is on the continent of _______.

Vertical zonation is particularly prominent in which region?

Oxygen isotope analysis is used when studying ________and climate change.

Five of the six major climate types are A, B, C, D, and E. The sixth major type is ___________.

Which of the following average annual precipitation totals is CLOSEST to that expected in an Icecap climate?

The main reason for the occurrence of subtropical deserts around the world is__________ .

The BWh climate is "caused" by the

The intertropical convergence zone is most closely associated with which of the Ko¨ppen system's major climate types?

Which of the following climate type takes up the most land area?

The world's highest average annual wind speed can be found on___________ .

Throughout the ET climates,________ is/are very prevalent.

The _________climatic type has, by far, the smallest annual temperature range of any climatic type.

The Ko¨ppen system of climatic classification________ .

Over the ENTIRE past 70 million years there has been ____________.

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Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

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Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

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Introduction to Landform Study

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Exam 8: Climatic Zones and Types

The meaning of a "W" such as in the BWh Ko¨ppen climatic type is ________.

The poleward limits of the Aw climate are approximately equivalent to

Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by_________ .

All months have average temperatures below freezing in the__________ climatic type.

The lowercase letter symbolizing "moist, with no dry season" in the Ko¨ppen classification system is________ .

In terms of annual average extent, Northern Hemisphere sea ice has ________since 1975.

The world's largest expanse of middle latitude dry climates is on the continent of _______.

Vertical zonation is particularly prominent in which region?

Oxygen isotope analysis is used when studying ________and climate change.

Five of the six major climate types are A, B, C, D, and E. The sixth major type is ___________.

Which of the following average annual precipitation totals is CLOSEST to that expected in an Icecap climate?

The main reason for the occurrence of subtropical deserts around the world is__________ .

The BWh climate is "caused" by the

The intertropical convergence zone is most closely associated with which of the Ko¨ppen system's major climate types?

Which of the following climate type takes up the most land area?

The world's highest average annual wind speed can be found on___________ .

Throughout the ET climates,________ is/are very prevalent.

The _________climatic type has, by far, the smallest annual temperature range of any climatic type.

The Ko¨ppen system of climatic classification________ .

Over the ENTIRE past 70 million years there has been ____________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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