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3. In addition to average weather conditions, climatological data also describes annual variations of temperature, precipitation, ____, and other variables.
A: wind speed
B: cloud height
D: ocean temperature
C: soil moisture
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6. $200 Question All are true about climatological normals EXCEPT:
A: They represent the standard values for a location
B: They describe normal weather conditions
D: The information applies only to the place where the data were collected
C: They are averaged on a monthly or annual basis
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9. A: distances from the poles B: Earth’s magnetic field
$300 Question Two climates that are at the same latitude may be different because of ____.
A: distances from the poles
B: Earth’s magnetic field
D: soil type
C: bodies of water
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12. $500 Question When moist winds approach a mountain, they often drop rain as they rise over the mountains, and come down the other side of the mountain much _____.
A: cooler and drier
B: warmer and wetter
D: warmer and drier
C: cooler and wetter
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The climatic zone that receives the least solar radiation and has the coldest climate is the ___.
A: tropical zone
B: Polar zone
D: temperate zone
C: equatorial zone
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18. Which climate has constant high temperatures?
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Which climate has constant high temperatures?
A: Tropical
B: Polar
D: Temperate
C: Subtropical
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21. Which climate has extreme differences between summer and winter?
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Which climate has extreme differences between summer and winter?
A: Tropical
B: Temperate
D: Polar
C: Equatorial
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This climate is marked by constant cold temperatures and generally low precipitation.
A: Polar
B: Temperate
D: Subtropical
C: Tropical
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27. A: Average weather conditions B: Annual climatological variations
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Which is helpful for people with medical conditions who require living in certain climates?
A: Average weather conditions
B: Annual climatological variations
D: None of the above
C: Both A & B
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30. What is the relationship between microclimates and heat islands?
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What is the relationship between microclimates and heat islands?
A: Microclimates are smaller than heat islands.
B: Heat islands are smaller than microclimates.
D: Heat islands are a subtype of microclimate.
C: There is no relationship.
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33. How does volcanic ash most directly affect Earth’s climate?
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How does volcanic ash most directly affect Earth’s climate?
A: By blocking solar radiation
B: By stopping convection
D: None of the above
C: By preventing conduction
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36. D: Weather fluctuations
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What is a reason for climate variation?
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C: Altitude
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39. What weather characteristic defines dry climates?
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What weather characteristic defines dry climates?
A: humidity
B: temperature
D: precipitation
C: wind speed
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42. Which climate has two different type summers?
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Which climate has two different type summers?
A: tropical
B: subtropical
D: temperate
C: equatorial
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45. What is the next topic we’re studying in class?
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What is the next topic we’re studying in class?
A: Geology
B: Astronomy
D: Meteorology
C: Oceanography
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