Question 1

Mosquito-borne illnesses, such ad dengue fever, are spreading into new areas as climatic conditions change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate, such as latitude or elevation, is an example of a(n)

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A)   empirical classification.
B)   genetic classification.
C)   combined classification.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 3

Tropical, subtropical hot desert climates are generally found on the eastern side of continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in ________; typically experience ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Asia; dry winters due to monsoonal conditions
B)   Asia; wet summers due to cyclonic storm tracks
C)   North America; dry winters due to cold ocean currents
D)   North America; wet summers due to monsoonal conditionsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

All months average below freezing in ice-cap and ice-sheet climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dry climates are divided into two types according to moisture. These are

Accepted Answer

A)   deserts and steppe.
B)   deserts and tundra.
C)   steppe and chaparral.
D)   chaparral and tundra.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

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

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A)   tropical monsoon
B)   tropical savanna
C)   tropical rainforest
D)   humid subtropicalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   polar climates
B)   dry climates
C)   mesothermal climates
D)   tropical climatesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Global circulation patterns of winds and ocean currents, which drive weather systems and, ultimately, climate patterns are created by

Accepted Answer

A)   the coriolis force.
B)   frictional force caused by the Earth's spinning on its axis.
C)   imbalances created by energy surpluses and deficits at the equator and poles, respectively.
D)   the differential heating properties of land and water.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In general, as one moves to higher latitudes, summers transition from hot to warm to cool.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An area defined by characteristic, long-term weather patterns is called

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A)   a biome.
B)   an average weather place.
C)   an ecosystem.
D)   a climatic region.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The warmest months in tundra climates never average above 10°C (50°F).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mesothermal climates

Accepted Answer

A)   are essentially seasonless.
B)   occupy more land and sea surface area than any other climate region.
C)   have a high degree of air mass interaction.
D)   are sparsely populated by humans.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A climate that is mesothermal and has a long, hot, dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   tropical savanna
B)   semiarid steppe
C)   Mediterranean
D)   humid subtropical hot-summer
E)   humid continental hot-summerF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Despite limited precipitation in subarctic climates, subsurfaces are often partially or totally frozen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

Accepted Answer

A)   maritime polar (mP) 
B)   maritime tropical (mT) 
C)   continental tropical (cT) 
D)   continental polar (cP) 
E)   maritime equatorial (m
E)  F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

North American humid continental hot-summer climates are affected by conflicting maritime tropical (mT) and continental polar (cP) air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

Accepted Answer

A)   tundra
B)   polar maritime
C)   humid continental mild-summer
D)   midlatitude cold desertE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asian humid subtropical hot summer climates are influenced by the monsoons.
B)   They have cold ocean currents off shore.
C)   North American humid subtropical hot summer climates have cyclonic storm trackshift overhead in the summer.
D)   Their hot and rainy season occurs in the winter season.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Humid subtropical hot summer climates in ________; typically experience ________.

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This climograph is characteristic of which climate type?

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A climate that is mesothermal and has a long, hot, dry summer would be designated by which of the following?

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An area defined by characteristic, long-term weather patterns is called

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Despite limited precipitation in subarctic climates, subsurfaces are often partially or totally frozen.

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In general, as one moves to higher latitudes, summers transition from hot to warm to cool.

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All months average below freezing in ice-cap and ice-sheet climates.

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

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The warmest months in tundra climates never average above 10°C (50°F).

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Which is true of humid subtropical hot-summer climates?

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A climograph is a mechanical instrument used for measuring climates.

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Mosquito-borne illnesses, such ad dengue fever, are spreading into new areas as climatic conditions change.

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Which air mass appears to predominately influence the humid subtropical region?

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Tropical, subtropical hot desert climates are generally found on the eastern side of continents.

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North American humid continental hot-summer climates are affected by conflicting maritime tropical (mT) and continental polar (cP) air masses.

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Dry climates are divided into two types according to moisture. These are

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A climate classification based on the geographic determinants of climate, such as latitude or elevation, is an example of a(n)

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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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Mesothermal climates

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Global circulation patterns of winds and ocean currents, which drive weather systems and, ultimately, climate patterns are created by

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