Questions and Answers
Presently, the most widely used classification system was derived by ______.
Wladimir Koppen
The Koppen system of climate classification is based on ______.
temperature and precipitation
Of the main Koppen climate zones, ______ is the only one that does not occur in the Southern Hemisphere.
D
A small island on the Equator would most likely be classified ______.
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In the Tropical Monsoonal Climates, summer is NOT the warmest season because of ______.
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The B climates are dry most usually because of lack of ______.
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The climate type for the desert areas is ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the midlatitude desert climate type?
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Mediterranean climates experience dry summers because of ______.
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Which of the following climates does NOT have a summer wetter than its winter?
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Which climate type is known for clear skies in the summertime?
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The area closely associated with D climates is ______.
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In subarctic (Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, Dwd) climates, which of the following explains the presence of continuous, thin snow cover for many months of the year?
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Which of the following is FALSE of the Highland (H) climates?
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Over the ENTIRE past 700 million years has been ______.
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Mediterranean climates receive almost all their precipitation from cyclonic storms.
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Rainfall is absent in Cfb climates in the summer.
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The lowest temperature ever recorded was recorded in Antarctica.
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Icecap climates often have very strong winds blowing off of their surfaces.
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Latitude seems to be the most important control of Highland climates.
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Study Notes
Climate Classification and Key Terms
- The widely used climate classification system was developed by Wladimir Koppen.
- Koppen climate classification is determined by temperature and precipitation patterns.
Koppen Climate Zones
- The 'D' climate zone is unique as it only exists in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Tropical regions near the Equator typically fall under the 'A' classification.
Tropical Monsoonal Climates
- In Tropical Monsoonal Climates, summer is not the warmest season due to increased cloud cover.
B Climates and Desert Areas
- B climates are classified as dry primarily due to insufficient uplift of air.
- Desert climates are designated as BW in the Koppen system.
Midlatitude Desert Climate Characteristics
- Midlatitude deserts do not experience a winter maximum of precipitation.
Mediterranean Climates
- Mediterranean climates have dry summers attributed to the subtropical high-pressure system.
- Precipitation in Mediterranean climates primarily comes from cyclonic storms.
Climate Patterns and Characteristics
- Mediterranean climates are characterized by a dry summer and do not experience wetter summers compared to winters.
- 'Csa' climates are known for their clear skies during the summer months.
D Climates and Geography
- D climates are commonly associated with regions like Canada.
- In subarctic climates (Dfc, Dfd, Dwc, Dwd), prolonged thin snow cover is due to low rates of evapotranspiration.
Highland Climates
- Highland (H) climates can occur at tropical latitudes, contrary to some beliefs.
Global Climate Trends
- Over the past 700 million years, Earth has experienced an overall trend of global cooling.
True/False Climate Statements
- Mediterranean climates receive nearly all precipitation from cyclonic storms (True).
- Cfb climates do not experience summer rainfall (False).
- The coldest temperature recorded on Earth was in Antarctica (True).
- Icecap climates are characterized by strong winds from ice surfaces (True).
- Latitude is not the primary factor influencing Highland climates (False).
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