Question 1

The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The two principle climate components are

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A)   temperature and pressure.
B)   temperature and precipitation.
C)   precipitation and pressure.
D)   pressure and wind speed.

Question 3

The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

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A)   frontal uplift.
B)   orographic uplift.
C)   convectional uplift.
D)   None of these answer choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

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A)   Weather is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time, whereas climate is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.
B)   Climate is the collective pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given region over long periods of time, whereas weather is the atmospheric conditions at a given time and place.
C)   Weather refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time, whereas climate refers to temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions of a given place at a given time.
D)   Climate refers specifically to the temperature of a given place at a given time, whereas weather refers to temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind conditions of a given place at a given time.
E)   Weather and climate are essentially the same thing.

Question 5

Tropical savanna climates can have two temperature maximums during the year as the subsolar points moves overhead both before and after the summer solstice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A climate classifications based on the interaction of air masses is an example of an empirical classification.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America, which extends from the east coast far into the interior, has developed in response to ________ air masses which travel from ________ in the trade wind belt.

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A)   cT; NE to SW
B)   mT; E to W
C)   mT; W to E
D)   mP; E to W

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following is incorrect regarding climate regions and climate change?

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A)   Tropical climates are expanding to higher latitudes.
B)   Subtropical high pressures systems and associated dry conditions are moving to higher latitudes.
C)   Many areas are becoming more prone to drought.
D)   The boundaries of climate regions are fairly static.

Question 10

Shifting cells of subtropical high pressure contribute to the dry-summer conditions in the Mediterranean dry-summer climates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

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A)   It corresponds closely to the 51 cm (20 in.)  isohyet of mean annual precipitation.
B)   Tall grass prairies occur to the east of it, and short grass prairies to the west.
C)   The area bordering this meridian was originally dominated by native grasses growing in a deep-sod cover.
D)   The land is drier to the east of the meridian and wetter to the west.
E)   Corn, wheat, and soybean production occur in this area.

Question 12

The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements, but also causative factors. This is an example of a(n)

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A)   genetic classification.
B)   empirical classification.
C)   combined classification.

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is false regarding the Mediterranean classification?

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A)   Summers are hot.
B)   Seventy percent of the precipitation occurs in the winter months.
C)   Summers are influenced by shifting subtropical high cells.
D)   The bulk of precipitation occurs in the summer months.

Question 15

World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

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A)   latitude.
B)   elevation.
C)   continentality.
D)   urban heat islands.

Question 16

Major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation are called

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A)   associations.
B)   zoogeographic regions.
C)   biomes.
D)   climate zones.

Question 17

Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

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A)   lush (thick and green year-round) .
B)   dominated by grassland.
C)   deciduous forest.
D)   desert-like succulents.

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding humid continental hot-summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

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A)   Humid continental mild-summer climates are located further equatorward than humid continental hot-summer climates.
B)   Overall, humid continental mild-summer climates receive more precipitation than humid continental hot-summer. climates.
C)   Agriculture is not feasible in humid continental mild-summer climates due to the cooler weather, whereas it is very important in humid continental hot-summer climates.
D)   Snowfall is notably heavier in humid continental mild-summer climates than in humid continental hot-summer climates and plays an important role in soil moisture recharge.

Question 19

Which of the following is false regarding the tropical rain forest climate?

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A)   It is influenced by the ITCZ year-round.
B)   It does not experience a winter season.
C)   The annual temperature range is larger than the daily temperature range.
D)   Thunderstorms occur almost daily.

Question 20

Chaparral is a type of vegetation found in subarctic climates.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Global Climate Systems

Which of the following is false regarding the tropical rain forest climate?

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding climate regions and climate change?

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

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The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America, which extends from the east coast far into the interior, has developed in response to air masses which travel from in the trade wind belt.

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The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

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The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

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Tropical savanna climates can have two temperature maximums during the year as the subsolar points moves overhead both before and after the summer solstice.

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Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

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Major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation are called

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The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements, but also causative factors. This is an example of a(n)

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Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

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Shifting cells of subtropical high pressure contribute to the dry-summer conditions in the Mediterranean dry-summer climates.

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A climate classifications based on the interaction of air masses is an example of an empirical classification.

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The two principle climate components are

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World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

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Which of the following is false regarding the Mediterranean classification?

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Chaparral is a type of vegetation found in subarctic climates.

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Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

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Which of the following is true regarding humid continental hot-summer and humid continental mild-summer climates?

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Which of the following is false regarding the tropical rain forest climate?

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding climate regions and climate change?

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

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The Amazon equatorial rain forest of South America, which extends from the east coast far into the interior, has developed in response to ________ air masses which travel from ________ in the trade wind belt.

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The tropical rain forest climate receives most of its rainfall as a result of

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The Mediterranean climates are characterized by winter precipitation maximums.

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Tropical savanna climates can have two temperature maximums during the year as the subsolar points moves overhead both before and after the summer solstice.

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Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

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Major ecosystems determined largely by climatic regions and classified largely based on predominant vegetation are called

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The climate classification system Geosystems uses is based not only on temperature and precipitation measurements, but also causative factors. This is an example of a(n)

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Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

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Shifting cells of subtropical high pressure contribute to the dry-summer conditions in the Mediterranean dry-summer climates.

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A climate classifications based on the interaction of air masses is an example of an empirical classification.

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The two principle climate components are

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World temperature patterns are primarily controlled by the following control except

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Which of the following is false regarding the Mediterranean classification?

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Chaparral is a type of vegetation found in subarctic climates.

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Vegetation in the tropical savanna is

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