Which climatic region will likely have the largest daily temperature range?
A) tropical wet climate
B) arid climate
C) east coast marine climate
D) Mediterranean climate
Question 2The name given to a towering cloud that produces precipitation that is showery with frequent changes in intensity is ____.
A) cumulus humilis
B) cumulus congestus
C) cumulonimbus
D) altocumulus
Question 3Which climate type would normally have the highest afternoon temperatures during the summer?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
Question 4A low, lumpy cloud layer that appears in rows, patches or rounded masses would be classified ____.
A) nimbostratus
B) stratus
C) cumulus
D) stratocumulus
Question 5One would most likely see xerophytes in which climatic type?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) E
Question 6Light or moderate continuous precipitation is most often associated with ____ clouds.
A) nimbostratus
B) cirrostratus
C) cirrocumulus
D) cumulonimbus
Question 7Phoenix, Arizona experiences large annual temperature ranges, but scant rainfall year-round with a slight maximum in July and August. What would be the cause of this bump in precipitation?
A) The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) migrates to its most southern position in the summer months.
B) Southerly winds sweep over the region brining afternoon showers and thunderstorms from the summer monsoon.
C) The cool summer nights causes warm, moist air to condense producing frequent flash flood events.
D) Warm, moist air rises along the windward side of the Rocky Mountains producing frequent rain bands.
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