Question 1

Orographic precipitation occurs on mountainous coasts exposed to moist trade winds or frequent cyclonic storms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Semiarid climates are noted for

Accepted Answer

A) a complete lack of vegetation. 
B) a surface covered with dry lakes. 
C) steppes with sparse grasslands. 
D) high surface winds. 
E) ice covered surfaces 
A) a complete lack of vegetation. 
B) a surface covered with dry lakes. 
C) steppes with sparse grasslands. 
D) high surface winds. 
E) ice covered surfaces C

Question 3

Coastal stations show a larger annual variation in temperature,while the variation is smaller for stations in continental interiors

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the types of Tropical Rainforest Climate?

Accepted Answer

A) Steppe 
B) Monsoon 
C) Desert 
D) Mild humid climate with no dry season 
E) Mild humid climate with dry summer 
A) Steppe 
B) Monsoon 
C) Desert 
D) Mild humid climate with no dry season 
E) Mild humid climate with dry summer

Question 5

Using an annotated diagram show how the five major climate groups are associated with bands of pressure or wind.

Accepted Answer

The five major climate groups are associ

Question 6

Describe the natural vegetation associated with each low latitude climate.How do differences in temperature and precipitation create differences in vegetation?

Accepted Answer

The natural vegetation associated with l

Question 7

Temperature and precipitation are the most widely used variables to describe climate as they are also the most commonly observed variables at weather stations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by vegetation such as sclerophylls .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The dry mid-latitude climate experiences a smaller annual temperature range than the marine west coast climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The wet equatorial climate is represented by which of the following classifications?

Accepted Answer

A) Af 
B) Am 
C) Cwa 
D) BSh 
E) BWh 
A) Af 
B) Am 
C) Cwa 
D) BSh 
E) BWh

Question 11

Identify the major food crops associated with each low latitude climate.Describe the role of each climate in the production of that crop.

Accepted Answer

Low latitude climates are typically asso

Question 12

Boreal climates are identified by which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A) low precipitation with a winter maximum 
B) long but cool summers 
C) short but intensely cold winters 
D) low precipitation with a summer maximum 
E) high precipitation with a winter maximum 
A) low precipitation with a winter maximum 
B) long but cool summers 
C) short but intensely cold winters 
D) low precipitation with a summer maximum 
E) high precipitation with a winter maximum

Question 13

Steppes are associated with wet-dry tropical climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe and explain the seasonal changes associated with a monsoon climate

Accepted Answer

A monsoon climate is characterized by di

Question 15

The arid and semi-arid regions located poleward of the equator on an idealized supercontinent represent the location of which feature?

Accepted Answer

A) The Intertropical Convergence Zone 
B) The Subtropical High 
C) The Doldrums 
D) The Trade Winds 
E) The Mid-latitude westerlies 
A) The Intertropical Convergence Zone 
B) The Subtropical High 
C) The Doldrums 
D) The Trade Winds 
E) The Mid-latitude westerlies

Question 16

Which of the following global bands of atmospheric pressures and winds is not associated with low latitude climates?

Accepted Answer

A) ITCZ 
B) northeast and southeast trade winds 
C) portions of the subtropical high 
D) tropical westerlies 
E) tropical easterlies 
A) ITCZ 
B) northeast and southeast trade winds 
C) portions of the subtropical high 
D) tropical westerlies 
E) tropical easterlies

Question 17

Compare and contrast the seasonal variations evident in monsoon climates and wet-dry tropical climates

Accepted Answer

Monsoon climates and wet-dry tropical cl

Question 18

Vegetation cover over a large area

Accepted Answer

A) is an indication of the climate of the area. 
B) requires good soils. 
C) indicates the levels of solar insolation. 
D) indicates the amount of precipitation. 
E) is predominantly man made. 
A) is an indication of the climate of the area. 
B) requires good soils. 
C) indicates the levels of solar insolation. 
D) indicates the amount of precipitation. 
E) is predominantly man made.

Question 19

Boreal forests are characterized by needleleaf trees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Draw your best estimate of the climograph for your region.Pay close attention to seasonal variations and the range of temperatures and precipitation amounts.

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I do not have the capability t

Orographic precipitation occurs on mountainous coasts exposed to moist trade winds or frequent cyclonic storms.

Semiarid climates are noted for

Coastal stations show a larger annual variation in temperature,while the variation is smaller for stations in continental interiors

Which of the following is one of the types of Tropical Rainforest Climate?

Using an annotated diagram show how the five major climate groups are associated with bands of pressure or wind.

Describe the natural vegetation associated with each low latitude climate.How do differences in temperature and precipitation create differences in vegetation?

Temperature and precipitation are the most widely used variables to describe climate as they are also the most commonly observed variables at weather stations.

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by vegetation such as sclerophylls .

The dry mid-latitude climate experiences a smaller annual temperature range than the marine west coast climate.

The wet equatorial climate is represented by which of the following classifications?

Identify the major food crops associated with each low latitude climate.Describe the role of each climate in the production of that crop.

Boreal climates are identified by which of the following characteristics?

Steppes are associated with wet-dry tropical climates.

Describe and explain the seasonal changes associated with a monsoon climate

The arid and semi-arid regions located poleward of the equator on an idealized supercontinent represent the location of which feature?

Which of the following global bands of atmospheric pressures and winds is not associated with low latitude climates?

Compare and contrast the seasonal variations evident in monsoon climates and wet-dry tropical climates

Vegetation cover over a large area

Boreal forests are characterized by needleleaf trees.

Draw your best estimate of the climograph for your region.Pay close attention to seasonal variations and the range of temperatures and precipitation amounts.

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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Exam 7: Global Climates

Orographic precipitation occurs on mountainous coasts exposed to moist trade winds or frequent cyclonic storms.

Semiarid climates are noted for

Coastal stations show a larger annual variation in temperature,while the variation is smaller for stations in continental interiors

Which of the following is one of the types of Tropical Rainforest Climate?

Using an annotated diagram show how the five major climate groups are associated with bands of pressure or wind.

Describe the natural vegetation associated with each low latitude climate.How do differences in temperature and precipitation create differences in vegetation?

Temperature and precipitation are the most widely used variables to describe climate as they are also the most commonly observed variables at weather stations.

The Mediterranean climate is characterized by vegetation such as sclerophylls .

The dry mid-latitude climate experiences a smaller annual temperature range than the marine west coast climate.

The wet equatorial climate is represented by which of the following classifications?

Identify the major food crops associated with each low latitude climate.Describe the role of each climate in the production of that crop.

Boreal climates are identified by which of the following characteristics?

Steppes are associated with wet-dry tropical climates.

Describe and explain the seasonal changes associated with a monsoon climate

The arid and semi-arid regions located poleward of the equator on an idealized supercontinent represent the location of which feature?

Which of the following global bands of atmospheric pressures and winds is not associated with low latitude climates?

Compare and contrast the seasonal variations evident in monsoon climates and wet-dry tropical climates

Vegetation cover over a large area

Boreal forests are characterized by needleleaf trees.

Draw your best estimate of the climograph for your region.Pay close attention to seasonal variations and the range of temperatures and precipitation amounts.

The Earth As a Rotating Planet

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Winds and the Global Circulation System

Weather Systems

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

Global Soils

Earth Materials

Volcanic and Tectonic Landforms

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Landforms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Waves and Wind

Glacier Landforms and the Ice Age

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