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Question 2:

Tropical (A) climates extend approximately how many degrees north and south of the Equator?
a) 60
b) 10
c) 45
d) 75
e) 25

Question 3:

C climates are associated with:
a) moderate temperatures
b) severe cold
c) no precipitation
d) mountain peaks
e) enormous rainfall totals

Question 4:

In the Northern Hemisphere, polar (E) climates are located north of:
a) 30 degrees latitude
b) 66 degrees latitude
c) 23 degrees latitude
d) 80 degrees latitude
e) 66 degrees longitude

Question 5:

The Koppen letters f, m, w, and s refer to:
a) temperature
b) vegetation
c) pressure
d) precipitation
e) plant species

Question 6:

The Aw (savanna) climate exhibits a distinct dry season.
a) True
b) False

Question 7:

B climates generally have harsher winters than D climates.
a) True
b) False

Question 8:

The Mediterranean climate is an A climate.
a) True
b) False

Question 9:

Highland (H) climates are generally too cold to support vegetation.
a) True
b) False

Question 10:

Climates are highly dynamic and change markedly from year to year.
a) True
b) False

Question 11:

The Dw climate is harsher than the Df climate.
a) True
b) False

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Physical Geography: The Global Environment, Canadian Edition - Unit 16