Deck 9: Global Climates and Global Climate Change

Question 1

Overall,the most important climatic influence is:
a) latitude
b) seasonality
c) air mass circulation
d) maritime vs. continental relationships
e) topographic effects

Answer 1

latitude

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes the climate of a particular place?

A) Winter is colder than summer.
B) Climate refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific place at a particular time.
C) The barometer is rising.
D) It has been as cold here as -20°C.

Answer 2

A,D

Question 3

The climate zone shownon the map below is

A) tropical monsoon.
B) tropical rainforest.
C) marine west coast.
D) hot low-latitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The climate that has a greater daily temperature range than annual range is

A) marine west-coast.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) tropical rainforest.
E) tropical savanna.

Question 5

The climatic influence that moderates temperatures,influences air flows,and supplies water vapor is

A) latitude
B) seasonality
C) air mass circulation
D) maritime vs. continental relationships
E) topographic effects

Question 6

The climatic influence that controls the position of the ITCZ and subtropical high system is

A) latitude
B) seasonality
C) air mass circulation
D) maritime vs. continental relationships
E) topographic effects

Question 7

The study of short-term atmospheric phenomena is part of the field of

A) geology.
B) meteorology.
C) climatology.
D) dendrochronology.
E) astronomy.

Question 8

The climate depicted by a climograph with nearly a straight line graph high on the chart and a bar graph with consistently long bars is

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) marine west-coast.
C) tropical rainforest.
D) tropical savanna.
E) tropical monsoon.

Question 9

The presence of the ITCZ means a tremendous amount of rainfall because of

A) frontal uplift.
B) orographic uplift.
C) convectional uplift.
D) convergent uplift.
E) extremely stable air.

Question 10

A rectangular graph that shows the mean monthly temperatures and total monthly precipitation is a(n)

A) analemma.
B) isotherm.
C) wind rose.
D) climatograph.
E) climograph.

Question 11

Which of the following describes climatology?

A) the daily weather elements
B) the study of the state of the atmosphere at a specific place at a particular time
C) the rising barometer
D) the study of the geographic distribution and character of the average weather elements and their extremes
E) the wind blowing at 20 mph

Question 12

Which of the following statements are true about the effects of latitude and longitude on weather and climate?

A) Latitude is the most important factor influencing climate.
B) Longitude directly affects the length of day.
C) Latitude affects radiation intensity and the length of day.
D) Longitude is the least significant factor affecting weather.
E) Latitude directly affects how cloudy it is on a particular day.

Question 13

The statement "It will be 87°F today" is an example of which term?

A) climate
B) weather
C) paleoclimate
D) seasonality
E) latitude

Question 14

The most widely used system of climate classification in the United States is by:

Question 15

The climate of Mbandaka,Democratic Republic of the Congo shown below is

A) tropical savanna.
B) marine west-coast.
C) tropical monsoon.
D) hot low-latitude desert.
E) tropical rainforest.

Question 16

The difference between a tropical rainforest and tropical monsoon climate is that the tropical monsoon

A) is at least 5° cooler every month.
B) has a short dry season but a very wet rainy season.
C) is at least 300 m higher elevation.
D) has more vegetation, so it is warmer.
E) is excessively wet every month.

Question 17

Select all of the statements below that apply to weather:

A) It is the state of the atmosphere at a specific place at a particular time.
B) "It might snow tonight" describes the weather.
C) "Winter is colder than summer" describes the weather.
D) It is concerned with the day-to-day changes in temperature and precipitation.
E) It is the average and extreme temperature and precipitation over a length of time

Question 18

The climatic effect that influences precipitation and air flow locally is

A) latitude
B) seasonality
C) air mass circulation
D) maritime vs. continental relationships
E) topographic effects

Question 19

The climate influence that is BEST associated with the intertropical convergence zone and midlatitude cyclones is:

A) latitude
B) seasonality
C) air mass circulation
D) maritime vs. continental relationships
E) topographic effects

Question 20

The climate BEST associated with the Amazon Basin,Indonesia,and Cameroon is

A) tropical monsoon.
B) hot low-latitude desert.
C) marine west-coast.
D) tropical rainforest.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 21

The climate shown on the map below is

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) tropical savanna.
C) cold midlatitude steppe.
D) hot low-latitude steppe.
E) tropical rainforest.

Question 22

The climate shown on the map below is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) tropical savanna.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 23

The climate of Baghdad,Iraq,shown below,is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) tropical savanna.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 24

The climate shown on the map below is

A) tropical savanna.
B) Mediterranean dry-summer.
C) marine west-coast.
D) tropical monsoon.
E) tropical rainforest.

Question 25

The climate associated with much of northern Africa,Saudi Arabia,and the outback of central Australia is

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) tropical savanna.
C) cold midlatitude steppe.
D) hot low-latitude steppe.
E) tropical rainforest.

Question 26

The climate at the west coast of India,coastal Myanmar (Burma),Suriname,and Liberia is

A) marine west-coast.
B) Mediterranean dry-summer.
C) tropical rainforest.
D) tropical savanna.
E) tropical monsoon.

Question 27

The climate of Timbo,New Guinea is

A) marine west coast.
B) tropical savanna.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) tropical rainforest.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 28

The climate that is found in eastern Peru,eastern Angola,western Thailand,Cuba,and northern Australia is

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) hot low-latitude steppe.
C) tropical savanna.
D) tropical rainforest.
E) tropical monsoon.

Question 29

A climograph that shows a high slightly curved line graph,some long bars,and some very short bars in winter is

A) hot low-latitude steppe.
B) hot low-latitude desert.
C) tropical rainforest.
D) tropical savanna.
E) tropical monsoon.

Question 30

The climate of Manila,Philippines shown below is

A) tropical monsoon.
B) Mediterranean dry-summer.
C) tropical rainforest.
D) marine west-coast.
E) tropical savanna.

Question 31

The climograph that shows a fairly flat curve high on the graphs and a few very short bars and some very long bars,perhaps off of the graph,is the

A) tropical savanna.
B) marine west-coast.
C) tropical rainforest.
D) tropical monsoon.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 32

The major climate group that is NOT based on temperature is

A) A.
B) B.
C) C.
D) D.
E) E.

Question 33

A climograph with a gently arching curve consistently high on the chart and consistently very short or absent bars shows

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) cold midlatitude desert.
C) cold midlatitude steppe.
D) hot low-latitude steppe.
E) tropical savanna.

Question 34

" B" climates are initially distinguished by

A) topography.
B) temperature.
C) soil type.
D) air mass.
E) moisture.

Question 35

A climograph with a curving arch high on the graph and short bars,very short bars,and even absent bars is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) tropical savanna.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 36

The climate of Darwin,Australia shown below is

A) tropical monsoon.
B) tropical savanna.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) hot low-latitude steppe.
E) cold midlatitude steppe.

Question 37

The climograph of Cairo,Egypt shows

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) cold midlatitude desert.
C) cold midlatitude steppe.
D) hot low-latitude steppe.
E) tropical savanna.

Question 38

The climate shown on the map below is

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) hot low-latitude steppe.
C) tropical savanna.
D) tropical rainforest.
E) tropical monsoon.

Question 39

Select the appropriate set of characteristics that describe each climate designation:
Answer 1-7 Choices
humid with severe winter,no dry season,hot summer
humid with severe winter,no dry season,warm summer
humid with severe,dry winter,hot summer
humid with severe,dry winter,warm summer
severe,very cold and dry winter,cool summer
severe winter,no dry season,cool summer
severe,dry winter,cool summer

Question 40

The climate zone shown on the map below is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) Mediterranean dry summer.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 41

The climograph of New Orleans,Louisiana,shown below,is

A) marine west coast.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) subarctic.

Question 42

The climate zone shown on the map below is

A) marine west coast.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) subarctic.

Question 43

The climate in northern Arizona,south central Argentina,Mongolia,and northern Kazakhstan is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) humid continental.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 44

Match the climate name with its correct Köppen designation(s): Subarctic

A) Dfb
B) Dwc
C) Dfa
D) Dfc
E) Dwb
F) Dwa
G) Dwd

Question 45

A climograph with a midrange curve and predominantly very short or short bars is

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) hot low-latitude steppe.
C) cold midlatitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude steppe
E) Mediterranean dry-sum.mer.

Question 46

A climograph with a middle to a high-level curve and consistently short to very short bars shows

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) Mediterranean dry summer.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 47

The climate where most people live is

A) Tropical (A.)
B) Dry (B.)
C) Mesothermal (C.)
D) Microthermal (D.)
E) Polar (H.)

Question 48

The climate of Denver,Colorado,shown below,is

A) cold midlatitude desert.
B) Mediterranean dry summer.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude steppe.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 49

Which of the following statements are true about the Atacama Desert?

A) It is the driest place on Earth.
B) Continentality and rain shadow are major factors responsible for the dry conditions.
C) STH and the ITCZ are major factors responsible for the dry conditions.
D) It is the second driest place on Earth, behind the Sahara Desert.
E) Cold ocean current and rain shadow are major factors responsible for the dry conditions.
F) Cold ocean current and STH are major factors responsible for the dry conditions

Question 50

Match the climate name with its correct Köppen designation(s): Humid Continental Hot-Summer

A) Dfb
B) Dwc
C) Dfa
D) Dfc
E) Dwb
F) Dwa
G) Dwd

Question 51

Which of the following are types of D climates?

A) Humid Continental Hot-Summer
B) Subarctic
C) Humid Subtropical Hot-Summer
D) Humid Continental Mild-Summer
E) Humid Continental Cool-Summer

Question 52

The climate found in the southeast United States,southeast China,northeast Queensland,Australia,Lesotho,and Uruguay is

A) marine west coast.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) subarctic.

Question 53

The climograph of Yinchuan,China,shows

A) hot low-latitude desert.
B) hot low-latitude steppe.
C) cold midlatitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude steppe.
E) Mediterranean dry-summer.

Question 54

Match the climate name with its correct Köppen designation(s): Humid Continental Mild-Summer

A) Dfb
B) Dwc
C) Dfa
D) Dfc
E) Dwb
F) Dwa
G) Dwd

Question 55

The climate found in southern Kazakhstan,north central China,and Patagonia in Argentina is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) Mediterranean dry summer.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 56

The climate zone shown on the map below is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) Mediterranean dry summer.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 57

The climate in Botswana,coastal Iran,central Queensland in Australia,and Tamaulipas in Mexico is

A) cold midlatitude steppe.
B) tropical savanna.
C) hot low-latitude desert.
D) cold midlatitude desert.
E) hot low-latitude steppe.

Question 58

The climate zone shown on the map below is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 59

A climograph showing a moderated midrange curve above freezing with a crest matched with short bars and the trough matched with medium bars is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer
E) marine west-coast

Question 60

The climate of western Washington and Oregon,Europe,Tasmania,and New Zealand is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 61

Which of the following only have monthly mean temperatures above freezing?

A) ice cap
B) tundra
C) humid continental hot-summer
D) humid subtropical hot-summer
E) subarctic

Question 62

The climate of Seattle,Washington,shown below,is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 63

The climate associated with Spain,Italy,Greece,Southern California,Cape Town,South Africa,and the southwestern tip of Australia is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 64

The climate zone shown on the map below is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 65

The climate zone shown on the map below is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) subarctic.
C) humid continental hot-summer.
D) humid subtropical hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 66

The climate of Vladivostok,Russia,shown below,is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) subarctic.
C) humid continental hot-summer.
D) humid subtropical hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 67

The climate most noted for the summer drought and winter precipitation is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 68

The climate of Seoul,South Korea,shown below,is

A) humid continental hot-summer.
B) humid continental mild-summer.
C) humid subtropical hot-summer.
D) subarctic.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 69

A climograph with a long,steep curve with the trough well below freezing and short or medium bars is

A) humid continental.
B) subarctic.
C) ice cap.
D) humid subtropical.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 70

Which one of the following climates has monthly average temperatures above freezing?

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

Question 71

A climograph with a distinct curve remaining above freezing and at least 100 cm (40 in.)of precipitation total so that it has a dominance of mid-length bars is

A) marine west coast.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) subarctic.

Question 72

The climate of Minneapolis,Minnesota,shown below,is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) subarctic.
C) humid continental hot-summer.
D) humid subtropical hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 73

The climate that shows a somewhat flattened curve above freezing with possibly a few short bars but also some long bars is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 74

The climate found almost exclusively in the Northern Hemisphere is

A) A.
B) B.
C) C.
D) D.
E) E.

Question 75

The climate of Chicago,Illinois,shown below,is

A) humid continental hot-summer.
B) humid continental mild-summer.
C) humid subtropical hot-summer.
D) subarctic.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 76

The climate in North Korea,southern Michigan,Iowa,and northern Ohio and Indiana is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) subarctic.
C) humid continental hot-summer.
D) humid subtropical hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 77

The climograph of Rome,Italy,shown below,is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) humid subtropical hot-summer.
C) Mediterranean dry-summer.
D) humid continental hot-summer.
E) marine west-coast.

Question 78

The climate of Nome,Alaska,shown below,is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) subarctic.
C) cold midlatitude desert.
D) tundra.
E) ice cap.

Question 79

The climate zone shown on the map is

A) humid continental mild-summer.
B) subarctic.
C) humid continental hot-summer.
D) humid subtropical hot-summer.
E) tundra.

Question 80

Select the characteristics that are associated with subarctic climates.

A) no true summer
B) long winters and short summers
C) bitterly cold winter
D) mild winters
E) cool summers
F) greatest annual range in temperature