Question 1

Both sea surface (below) and air temperature (above) show a warming period beginning in

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A)  1860.
B)  1940.
C)  1980.
D)  2010.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Ultimately, positive and negative feedbacks on Daisy World lead to a system that perpetuates

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A)  further positive feedbacks.
B)  further negative feedbacks.
C)  a system that stays within certain limits.
D)  a system exceeding positive or negative feedback limits.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The seasonality of precipitation for the Humid Continental climate in North America can best be explained by

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A)  the moist eastern side of the subtropical high.
B)  the moist western side of the subtropical high.
C)  monsoonal precipitation.
D)  westerly migration of mid-latitude cyclones.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Given that climate correlates closely with vegetation, what letter approximates the type of vegetation you would see for an Aw climate?

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A)  A
B)  B
C)  CD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 5

In comparing the distribution of acid rain and ozone pollution

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A)  California suffers from the high levels of ozone pollution but not highest levels of acid rain.
B)  the Gulf Coast suffers from the highest levels of ozone pollution and the highest levels of acid rain.
C)  the East Coast has the lowest levels of ozone pollution and acid rain.D) A) and B)
E) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a positive feedback

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A)  Ice has a higher albedo than water so replacing ice with water causes the surface to warm.
B)  Ice has a lower albedo than water so replacing ice with water causes the surface to warm.
C)  More water evaporating will create more low level clouds causing the surface to warm.
D)  Less water evaporating will create more low level clouds causing the surface to warm.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following would NOT be true regarding the urban heat island?

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A)  changes in albedo
B)  retention of rain water
C)  nighttime retention of longwave radiation
D)  high concentration of waste heat from industryE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Urbanization

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A)  increases rainfall over the city center.
B)  decreases temperature over the city center.
C)  can raise or lower relative humidity.
D)  reduces levels of smog, especially in the summer.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What line or region best corresponds with the location of "A" climates?

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A)  continental interiors
B)  high latitudes
C)  equator
D)  west coasts of continentsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Imagine you fly a direct route from northern Greenland to the southern part of Hudson Bay.The correct sequence of climate types you would pass would be

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A)  Dfc, ET, E
B)  Dfc, E, ET.
C)  ET, E, Dfc.
D)  E, ET, Dfc. E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a positive feedback?

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A)  Warming air melts permafrost releasing methane, a natural absorber of potent greenhouse gases.
B)  Less water evaporating will create more high level clouds causing the surface to warm.
C)  Warming oceans release more water vapor, a potent greenhouse gas which absorbs longwave radiation, further increasing temperature.
D)  Warming oceans release less water vapor, a potent greenhouse gas which absorbs longwave radiation, further increasing temperature.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What line or region best corresponds with the location of "D" climates?

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A)  continental interiors, northern hemisphere
B)  high latitudes, southern hemisphere
C)  equator, high elevations
D)  coastal locations, southern hemisphereE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What line or region best corresponds with the location of "C" climates?

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A)  continental interiors, northern hemisphere
B)  high latitudes
C)  equator, high elevations
D)  coastal locations, midlatitudesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Cooler water and stable atmospheric conditions bring dry "B" climate conditions to the

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A)  west coasts of southern hemisphere continents.
B)  east coasts of southern hemisphere continents.
C)  east coasts of northern hemisphere continents.
D)  west coast of the Eurasian continent.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

In classifying the climate of this imaginary country, the hottest and driest areas are in the

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A)  northeast.
B)  southeast.
C)  southwest.
D)  northwest.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Atmospheric temperatures are influenced by all of the following greenhouse gases EXCEPT

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A)  nitrogen.
B)  water vapor.
C)  methane.
D)  nitrous oxides.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Ozone pollution would be most favored in

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A)  sunny climates in summer when coal is burned in order to generate electric power.
B)  sunny climates in winter when coal is burned in order to generate electric power.
C)  sunny climates during the summer when volatile organic compounds can react with NO.
D)  sunny climates during the winter when volatile organic compounds can react with NO.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

All of the following could be considered proxy data for measuring global warming EXCEPT

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A)  ice cores.
B)  sea surface temperature.
C)  tree ring.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following would decrease the severity of air pollution in Los Angeles?

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A)  off shore breezes
B)  valley surrounded by mountains
C)  on shore breezes
D)  inversion conditionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The SO2 emissions displayed in this map derive mainly from the 2 emissions displayed in this map derive mainly from the   A) automobile emissions from point sources. B) automobile emissions from non-point sources. C) burning of coal from point sources. D) burning of coal from non-point sources." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

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A)  automobile emissions from point sources.
B)  automobile emissions from non-point sources.
C)  burning of coal from point sources.
D)  burning of coal from non-point sources.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: Climates Around the World

Ultimately, positive and negative feedbacks on Daisy World lead to a system that perpetuates

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All of the following could be considered proxy data for measuring global warming EXCEPT

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Urbanization

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Cooler water and stable atmospheric conditions bring dry "B" climate conditions to the

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In comparing the distribution of acid rain and ozone pollution

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What line or region best corresponds with the location of "C" climates?

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Given that climate correlates closely with vegetation, what letter approximates the type of vegetation you would see for an Aw climate?

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Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a positive feedback

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Which of the following would decrease the severity of air pollution in Los Angeles?

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What line or region best corresponds with the location of "A" climates?

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Which of the following is a correct example of global warming creating a positive feedback?

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What line or region best corresponds with the location of "D" climates?

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The SO2 emissions displayed in this map derive mainly from the

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Atmospheric temperatures are influenced by all of the following greenhouse gases EXCEPT

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Which of the following would NOT be true regarding the urban heat island?

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The seasonality of precipitation for the Humid Continental climate in North America can best be explained by

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Both sea surface (below) and air temperature (above) show a warming period beginning in

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In classifying the climate of this imaginary country, the hottest and driest areas are in the

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Imagine you fly a direct route from northern Greenland to the southern part of Hudson Bay.The correct sequence of climate types you would pass would be

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