Question 1

Where in the world does average daily temperature exceed the annual temperature range?

Accepted Answer

A)  the polar latitudes 
B)  everywhere 
C)  the middle latitudes 
D)  the tropical latitudes 
E)  nowhere 
A)  the polar latitudes 
B)  everywhere 
C)  the middle latitudes 
D)  the tropical latitudes 
E)  nowhere

Question 2

Which climate type is known for clear skies in the summertime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Am 
B)  Dfa 
C)  Af 
D)  Csa 
E)  Cfa 
A)  Am 
B)  Dfa 
C)  Af 
D)  Csa 
E)  Cfa

Question 3

The Ko¨ppen system of climate classification is based on ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  solar radiation 
B)  cumulative humidity indices 
C)  temperature and precipitation 
D)  sensible temperature indices 
E)  evapotranspiration 
A)  solar radiation 
B)  cumulative humidity indices 
C)  temperature and precipitation 
D)  sensible temperature indices 
E)  evapotranspiration

Question 4

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere and the maximum precipitation in its Csa climate type falls in the month of __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  September 
B)  March 
C)  January 
D)  June 
E)  December 
A)  September 
B)  March 
C)  January 
D)  June 
E)  December

Question 5

At its equatorward margin the ________ climate is bounded by the 0° Celsius isotherm of average annual temperature.

Accepted Answer

A)  ET 
B)  BW 
C)  Dwa 
D)  Dfa 
E)  EF 
A)  ET 
B)  BW 
C)  Dwa 
D)  Dfa 
E)  EF

Question 6

Of the following temperatures, which of the following is CLOSEST to the official low temperature (in degrees Celsius) ever recorded on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  - 90 
B)  0 
C)  - 50 
D)  - 140 
E)  - 10 
A)  - 90 
B)  0 
C)  - 50 
D)  - 140 
E)  - 10

Question 7

The classic Marine west- coast climate is the________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Cfb 
B)  Cwa 
C)  Cfa 
D)  Csa 
E)  Csb 
A)  Cfb 
B)  Cwa 
C)  Cfa 
D)  Csa 
E)  Csb

Question 8

___________is a climate with no pronounced dry season.

Accepted Answer

Any climate with an

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE of the Highland (H) climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposure to the wind is a critical climatic control. 
B)  They are usually closely related to adjacent lowland locations. 
C)  Exposure to the Sun is a critical climatic control. 
D)  There is great diversity within small areas. 
E)  all of the above are true 
A)  Exposure to the wind is a critical climatic control. 
B)  They are usually closely related to adjacent lowland locations. 
C)  Exposure to the Sun is a critical climatic control. 
D)  There is great diversity within small areas. 
E)  all of the above are true

Question 10

The current rise in global sea level can be attributed to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the tectonic lowering of continents 
B)  increases in the flow of large rivers 
C)  melting of glaciers 
D)  increases in rainfall 
E)  all of the above 
A)  the tectonic lowering of continents 
B)  increases in the flow of large rivers 
C)  melting of glaciers 
D)  increases in rainfall 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

The world's greatest annual average temperature range is in a Dfd climate in__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Nome, Alaska 
B)  the Hawaiian Islands 
C)  Narvik, Norway 
D)  Stillwater, Oklahoma 
E)  Yakutsk, Siberia 
A)  Nome, Alaska 
B)  the Hawaiian Islands 
C)  Narvik, Norway 
D)  Stillwater, Oklahoma 
E)  Yakutsk, Siberia

Question 12

___________is the climate of most of the southeastern United States.

Accepted Answer

Humid subt

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the world's five basic climatic types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tropical hot- dry 
B)  Subtropical warm temperate 
C)  Equatorial warm- wet 
D)  Midlatitude cool temperate 
E)  High latitude wet 
A)  Tropical hot- dry 
B)  Subtropical warm temperate 
C)  Equatorial warm- wet 
D)  Midlatitude cool temperate 
E)  High latitude wet

Question 14

A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Cfa 
B)  Af 
C)  BS 
D)  Dfa 
E)  Aw 
A)  Cfa 
B)  Af 
C)  BS 
D)  Dfa 
E)  Aw

Question 15

Which of the following helps determine past climate on the basis of tree rings?

Accepted Answer

A)  dendrochronology 
B)  18O/16O ratio 
C)  pollen analysis 
D)  oxygen isotope analysis 
E)  all of the above 
A)  dendrochronology 
B)  18O/16O ratio 
C)  pollen analysis 
D)  oxygen isotope analysis 
E)  all of the above

Question 16

Other than altitude,__________ is the single most conspicuous characteristic of highland climate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Other than altitude,__________ is the single most...

Question 17

Usually, the Csa, Csb and __________are west coast climates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cfa 
B)  Dfb 
C)  Cfb 
D)  Dfa 
E)  Dwd 
A)  Cfa 
B)  Dfb 
C)  Cfb 
D)  Dfa 
E)  Dwd

Question 18

Which of the following has the LEAST average annual precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  EF 
B)  BSk 
C)  Af 
D)  Am 
E)  Aw 
A)  EF 
B)  BSk 
C)  Af 
D)  Am 
E)  Aw

Question 19

With coastal climates isotherms tend to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  form a circular pattern 
B)  dip toward the poles 
C)  dip toward the equator 
D)  parallel the coast 
E)  cross the coast at right angles 
A)  form a circular pattern 
B)  dip toward the poles 
C)  dip toward the equator 
D)  parallel the coast 
E)  cross the coast at right angles

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the midlatitude desert climate type?

Accepted Answer

A)  found in Asia, North America, and South America 
B)  colder than its tropical counterpart 
C)  blocked from oceanic moisture by mountains 
D)  a winter maximum of precipitation 
E)  far removed from oceanic moisture 
A)  found in Asia, North America, and South America 
B)  colder than its tropical counterpart 
C)  blocked from oceanic moisture by mountains 
D)  a winter maximum of precipitation 
E)  far removed from oceanic moisture

Where in the world does average daily temperature exceed the annual temperature range?

Which climate type is known for clear skies in the summertime?

The Ko¨ppen system of climate classification is based on ___________.

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere and the maximum precipitation in its Csa climate type falls in the month of __________ .

At its equatorward margin the ________ climate is bounded by the 0° Celsius isotherm of average annual temperature.

Of the following temperatures, which of the following is CLOSEST to the official low temperature (in degrees Celsius) ever recorded on Earth?

The classic Marine west- coast climate is the________ .

___________is a climate with no pronounced dry season.

Which of the following is TRUE of the Highland (H) climates?

The current rise in global sea level can be attributed to _________.

The world's greatest annual average temperature range is in a Dfd climate in__________ .

___________is the climate of most of the southeastern United States.

Which of the following is NOT one of the world's five basic climatic types?

A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified_______ .

Which of the following helps determine past climate on the basis of tree rings?

Other than altitude,__________ is the single most conspicuous characteristic of highland climate.

Usually, the Csa, Csb and __________are west coast climates.

Which of the following has the LEAST average annual precipitation?

With coastal climates isotherms tend to _________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the midlatitude desert climate type?

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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

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

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Exam 8: Climatic Zones and Types

Where in the world does average daily temperature exceed the annual temperature range?

Which climate type is known for clear skies in the summertime?

The Ko¨ppen system of climate classification is based on ___________.

Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere and the maximum precipitation in its Csa climate type falls in the month of __________ .

At its equatorward margin the ________ climate is bounded by the 0° Celsius isotherm of average annual temperature.

Of the following temperatures, which of the following is CLOSEST to the official low temperature (in degrees Celsius) ever recorded on Earth?

The classic Marine west- coast climate is the________ .

___________is a climate with no pronounced dry season.

Which of the following is TRUE of the Highland (H) climates?

The current rise in global sea level can be attributed to _________.

The world's greatest annual average temperature range is in a Dfd climate in__________ .

___________is the climate of most of the southeastern United States.

Which of the following is NOT one of the world's five basic climatic types?

A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified_______ .

Which of the following helps determine past climate on the basis of tree rings?

Other than altitude,__________ is the single most conspicuous characteristic of highland climate.

Usually, the Csa, Csb and __________are west coast climates.

Which of the following has the LEAST average annual precipitation?

With coastal climates isotherms tend to _________.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the midlatitude desert climate type?

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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