Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Climate Classification

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
On what variable(s) is the Köppen classification based?
A)length of each season
B)average monthly temperature
C)vegetation and temperature
D)temperature and precipitation
2
In what climate do evaporation rates exceed precipitation rates?
A)dry climates
B)temperate climates
C)tropical climates
D)polar climates
3
What characterizes tropical climates of Köeppen's classification?
A)constant high temperatures
B)little precipitation
C)palm trees
D)wet and dry zones
4
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
5
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
6
According to the map, which climates are found near the poles?
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A)tundra and ice caps
B)highlands and uplands
C)semiarid and arid
D)tropical wet and tropical dry
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