Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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.

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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.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.

Question 8

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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.

Question 16

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

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

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

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Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

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This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

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

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Which of the following is a characteristic of tropical climates?

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

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

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Which of the following is correct regarding tundra climates?

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Which of the following is true of microthermal climates?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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