Question 1

Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, and Dwd are known ________ climates.

Accepted Answer

subarctic

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Lifting of the trade winds by mountains causes the tropical wet climate to be developed farther poleward on east-facing coasts than on west-facing coasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Of the six major modified Köppen climatic types used in your textbook, only the letter ________ is associated with climates defined on the basis of moisture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the six major modified Köppen climatic...

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a climate type found in South America?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The meaning of a "W" such as...

Question 8

In the BS climatic types the "S" stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  steppe 
B)  seasonal 
C)  selva 
D)  savanna 
E)  semi-annual 
A)  steppe 
B)  seasonal 
C)  selva 
D)  savanna 
E)  semi-annual

Question 9

Draw and label a schematic climograph for Los Angeles, California in the Csa climate. Exact numbers are not required but seasonal patterns are important.

Accepted Answer

A climograph for Los Angeles, California

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The Köppen system of climatic classification ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The concept of climate involves almost continuous variation of temperature and other variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Steppe climates can be thought of as occupying transitional positions between deserts and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  polar climates 
B)  Kppen's "B" climates 
C)  humid climates 
D)  tropical climates 
E)  coastal climates 
A)  polar climates 
B)  Kppen's "B" climates 
C)  humid climates 
D)  tropical climates 
E)  coastal climates

Question 15

City A and City B are located far apart at the same latitude. City A has a much greater annual temperature range than City B. The most likely explanation for this fact is that City A

Accepted Answer

A)  is lower in elevation than City B. 
B)  has more moisture in the air than City B. 
C)  is cloudier than City B. 
D)  has more air pollution than City B. 
E)  is in a more continental climate than City B. 
A)  is lower in elevation than City B. 
B)  has more moisture in the air than City B. 
C)  is cloudier than City B. 
D)  has more air pollution than City B. 
E)  is in a more continental climate than City B.

Question 16

Which of the following climates does NOT have a summer wetter than its winter?

Accepted Answer

A)  monsoon 
B)  humid subtropical 
C)  mediterranean 
D)  humid continental 
E)  subarctic 
A)  monsoon 
B)  humid subtropical 
C)  mediterranean 
D)  humid continental 
E)  subarctic

Question 17

Deserts are arid; steppes are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  subtropical 
B)  semiarid 
C)  temperature 
D)  humid 
E)  adiabatic 
A)  subtropical 
B)  semiarid 
C)  temperature 
D)  humid 
E)  adiabatic

Question 18

The world's highest recorded temperature was in Libya and closest to ________ degrees Celsius.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  18 
C)  28 
D)  58 
E)  108 
A)  8 
B)  18 
C)  28 
D)  58 
E)  108

Question 19

Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

In the tropical humid climate, precipitation is mainly ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  unreliable 
C)  convective 
D)  orographic 
E)  drizzle 
A)  frontal 
B)  unreliable 
C)  convective 
D)  orographic 
E)  drizzle

Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, and Dwd are known ________ climates.

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

Lifting of the trade winds by mountains causes the tropical wet climate to be developed farther poleward on east-facing coasts than on west-facing coasts.

Of the six major modified Köppen climatic types used in your textbook, only the letter ________ is associated with climates defined on the basis of moisture.

Which of the following is NOT a climate type found in South America?

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

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

In the BS climatic types the "S" stands for ________.

Draw and label a schematic climograph for Los Angeles, California in the Csa climate. Exact numbers are not required but seasonal patterns are important.

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

A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified ________.

The Köppen system of climatic classification ________.

The concept of climate involves almost continuous variation of temperature and other variables.

Steppe climates can be thought of as occupying transitional positions between deserts and ________.

City A and City B are located far apart at the same latitude. City A has a much greater annual temperature range than City B. The most likely explanation for this fact is that City A

Which of the following climates does NOT have a summer wetter than its winter?

Deserts are arid; steppes are ________.

The world's highest recorded temperature was in Libya and closest to ________ degrees Celsius.

Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by ________.

In the tropical humid climate, precipitation is mainly ________.

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Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

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Exam 8: Climatic and Climate Change

Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, and Dwd are known ________ climates.

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

Lifting of the trade winds by mountains causes the tropical wet climate to be developed farther poleward on east-facing coasts than on west-facing coasts.

Of the six major modified Köppen climatic types used in your textbook, only the letter ________ is associated with climates defined on the basis of moisture.

Which of the following is NOT a climate type found in South America?

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

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

In the BS climatic types the "S" stands for ________.

Draw and label a schematic climograph for Los Angeles, California in the Csa climate. Exact numbers are not required but seasonal patterns are important.

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

A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified ________.

The Köppen system of climatic classification ________.

The concept of climate involves almost continuous variation of temperature and other variables.

Steppe climates can be thought of as occupying transitional positions between deserts and ________.

City A and City B are located far apart at the same latitude. City A has a much greater annual temperature range than City B. The most likely explanation for this fact is that City A

Which of the following climates does NOT have a summer wetter than its winter?

Deserts are arid; steppes are ________.

The world's highest recorded temperature was in Libya and closest to ________ degrees Celsius.

Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by ________.

In the tropical humid climate, precipitation is mainly ________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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