Desert Climate Characteristics and Locations chapt 18
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Davina Walker
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which climate group do deserts primarily belong to?
Group A – Tropical
Group B – Dry
Group C – Mild midlatitude
Group D – Severe midlatitude
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Subtropical hot deserts (BWh) are typically found:
Near the poles
Along the equator
On west sides of continents around 25–30° latitude
Only in continental interiors
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A defining characteristic of subtropical deserts is:
High annual rainfall
Persistent cloud cover
Very hot summers and low, unreliable precipitation
Cool summers and heavy snowfall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Many midlatitude cold deserts (BWk) are located:
In rain shadows of high mountain ranges
Only on east coasts
Along plate boundaries
In tropical rainforest belts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor often explains the desert climates of Nevada and Arizona?
Proximity to warm ocean currents
Rain shadow effect
Continental glaciers
Monsoon circulation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A desert is best defined by:
Very high temperatures only
Low precipitation and water deficit
High soil moisture
Dense vegetation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A common climatic feature of deserts is:
Small daily temperature range
High humidity
Scarce rainfall and large daily temperature range
Frequent fog and drizzle
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