Concept Quiz 1

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This quiz covers key concepts 1 and 2 from Chapter 15. Answer the questions by darkening in the circle next to the correct answer. When completed with the quiz, click on "submit answers for grading" at the bottom of the page.

This activity contains 6 questions.

The two most important elements in a climate are __________.

altitude and precipitationtemperature and precipitationlocation and vegetationaltitude and wind directiontemperature and latitude

Which one of the following is NOT a major control of climate?

vegetationlatitudeocean currentspressure and wind systems

	Perhaps the first attempt at climate classification was made by the ancient Greeks, who divided each hemisphere into three zones: torrid, temperate, and frigid.

	True False

	The classification of climates is the product of human ingenuity and its value is determined largely by its intended use.

	True False

	Climate is more than “the average state of the atmosphere” because a complete climate description should also include variations and extremes to accurately portray the total character of an area.

	True False

Selecting from the answers provided, identify each of the component parts of this typical climograph (climate diagram).

The letters A through D appear on an image associated with this question.

This question presents 4 items numbered 6.1 through 6.4. Each item is presented with a pulldown menu containing the letters A through D. For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter that labels the correct part of the image.

6.1 Temperature scale
6.2 Precipitation scale
6.3 Monthly precipitation
6.4 Temperature curve

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Concept Quiz 1

The two most important elements in a climate are __________.

Which one of the following is NOT a major control of climate?

Perhaps the first attempt at climate classification was made by the ancient Greeks, who divided each hemisphere into three zones: torrid, temperate, and frigid.

The classification of climates is the product of human ingenuity and its value is determined largely by its intended use.

Climate is more than “the average state of the atmosphere” because a complete climate description should also include variations and extremes to accurately portray the total character of an area.

Selecting from the answers provided, identify each of the component parts of this typical climograph (climate diagram).