Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Climate Classification

Climate Classification

1
A steppe is a subtype of __________ climates.
A)dry
B)polar
C)temperate
D)subtropical
2
Deserts commonly are found on the leeward sides of mountains because of __________.
A)sea breezes
B)orogenic lifting
C)their proximity to large bodies of water
D)the drop of temperature with altitude
3
In what climate do evaporation rates exceed precipitation rates?
A)dry climates
B)temperate climates
C)tropical climates
D)polar climates
4
The area of the globe that receives the most solar radiation year round is called the __________?
A)tropics
B)temperate region
C)south pole
D)north pole
5
What characterizes tropical climates of Koeppen's [insert two dots over o]classification?
A)constant high temperatures
B)little precipitation
C)palm trees
D)wet and dry zones
6
What is a heat island?
A)an area where the climate is colder due to an increase in elevation
B)a subtropical island
C)an area where climate is warmer due to concrete and asphalt
D)an island that is warmer than the surrounding ocean
7
What is an example of a phenomenon that occurs in a microclimate?
A)warm summers and cold winters
B)temperatures that are above normal
C)hail
D)lake-effect snow
8
What is the Koeppen [insert two dots over o]classification system based on?
A)mean monthly values of temperature and precipitation, and vegetation
B)mean yearly values of temperature and precipitation only
C)mean monthly values of temperature
D)vegetation and precipitation
9
What type of climate is common along the western coast of the United States?
A)dry-summer, subtropical
B)tropical
C)humid, subtropical
D)temperate
10
What type of climate is common in the southeastern United States?
A)humid subtropical
B)dry-summer subtropical
C)tropical
D)temperate
11
These graphs compare the average temperature and precipitation of two cities. What is the climate of City Y?
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A)tropical
B)polar
C)tropical wet and dry
D)marine west coast
12
These graphs compare the average temperature and precipitation of two cities. What is the most significant difference between the climates of City X and City Y?
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A)City Y has a higher average temperature.
B)City X has consistent rainfall throughout the year.
C)City Y has more mild weather.
D)City X is in a very cold area.
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