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Concept Quiz 5

This quiz covers key concepts 9 and 10 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 7 questions.

Question 1.
The permanently frozen subsoil associated with the tundra climate is called __________.
 
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Question 2.
Because topographic variations are pronounced in mountains, every change in slope with respect to the Sun's rays produces a different microclimate.
   
 
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Question 3.
Although polar climates are classified as humid, precipitation is generally meager, with nonmarine stations receiving less than 25 centimeters (10 inches) annually.
   
 
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Question 4.
The moderating influence of water is much more pronounced along the windward side of a continent.
   
 
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Question 5.
______________ climates are characterized by a great diversity of climatic conditions over a small area.

 
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Question 6.
Answer each of the following by selecting the correct response.
The letters A through C appear on an image associated with this question.

This question presents 3 items numbered 6.1 through 6.3. Each item is presented with a pulldown menu containing the letters A through C. For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter that labels the correct part of the image.
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Question 7.
Identify each of the indicated North American climates by selecting the correct response.
The letters A through G appear on an image associated with this question.

This question presents 7 items numbered 7.1 through 7.7. Each item is presented with a pulldown menu containing the letters A through G. For each item below, use the pull-down menu to select the letter that labels the correct part of the image.
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