Geographic Regions of Oklahoma

Question 1

Climate is best described as the __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time

Question 2

What is one reason why western Oklahoma has a different climate than eastern Oklahoma?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There are large differences in elevation between the western and eastern parts of the state.

Question 3

Which of the following counties has had the highest number of tornadoes since 1950?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Caddo

Question 4

How long must a storm last to be considered a blizzard?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

three hours

Question 5

What was done to ensure that a flooding event like the Tulsa Memorial Day Flood never occurred again?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Channels and storm-water retention sites were built along Mingo Creek.

Question 6

Which of Oklahoma’s worst natural disasters had the longest-lasting effects?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Dust Bowl

Geographic Regions of Oklahoma Answers