Question 1

Coastal areas can have heavy waves on a clear, nonstormy day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

​Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​water quality 
B)  ​density of water 
C)  ​length of time the wind blows over the water 
D)  ​shoreline topography 
E)  ​geographical location 
A)  ​water quality 
B)  ​density of water 
C)  ​length of time the wind blows over the water 
D)  ​shoreline topography 
E)  ​geographical location

Question 3

​What is an example of microscale motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​winds on a surface weather map of North America 
B)  ​winds on a 500 mb chart 
C)  ​winds blowing through a city 
D)  ​winds blowing past a chimney 
E)  ​average wind patterns around the world 
A)  ​winds on a surface weather map of North America 
B)  ​winds on a 500 mb chart 
C)  ​winds blowing through a city 
D)  ​winds blowing past a chimney 
E)  ​average wind patterns around the world

Question 4

During the monsoon season, rainfall is enhanced by weak, westward-moving low-pressure areas called ____________________, whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.

Accepted Answer

monsoon de

Question 5

​Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ripples. 
B)  ​waves. 
C)  ​wind waves. 
D)  ​fetch. 
E)  ​surf. 
A)  ​ripples. 
B)  ​waves. 
C)  ​wind waves. 
D)  ​fetch. 
E)  ​surf.

Question 6

​Which of the following conditions favor the development of dust devils?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hot, moist days 
B)  ​hot, dry days 
C)  ​cold, moist days 
D)  ​cold, dry days 
E)  ​moderate temperature, dry days 
A)  ​hot, moist days 
B)  ​hot, dry days 
C)  ​cold, moist days 
D)  ​cold, dry days 
E)  ​moderate temperature, dry days

Question 7

​The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
C)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
E)  ​wet weather and Chinook winds. 
A)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
C)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
E)  ​wet weather and Chinook winds.

Question 8

How might knowledge of the direction of the prevailing wind at a given location be used in the design of an energy efficient home, and how can you determine the prevailing wind direction from landscape and ground features?

Accepted Answer

​The prevailing wind can be a significan

Question 9

​In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly. Because of this, the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's ____ coast, and the strongest land breeze on Florida's ____ coast.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​east; west 
B)  ​west; south 
C)  ​east; south 
D)  ​east, east 
E)  ​west; east 
A)  ​east; west 
B)  ​west; south 
C)  ​east; south 
D)  ​east, east 
E)  ​west; east

Question 10

Sand ripples can indicate the prevailing wind direction in an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Friction is not restricted to solid objects; it occurs in moving fluids as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
C)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
E)  ​dry weather and Chinook winds. 
A)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B)  ​wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
C)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D)  ​dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
E)  ​dry weather and Chinook winds.

Question 13

​The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

Accepted Answer

A)  ​only the lowest layer of air rotates with Earth. 
B)  ​air temperature normally decreases with height. 
C)  ​wind instruments are not accurate at Earth's surface. 
D)  ​friction with Earth's surface slows the air near the ground. 
E)  ​air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface. 
A)  ​only the lowest layer of air rotates with Earth. 
B)  ​air temperature normally decreases with height. 
C)  ​wind instruments are not accurate at Earth's surface. 
D)  ​friction with Earth's surface slows the air near the ground. 
E)  ​air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface.

Question 14

​A wind reported as 45$\degree$ would be a wind blowing from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​NE. 
B)  ​S. 
C)  ​SW. 
D)  ​NW. 
E)  ​E. 
A)  ​NE. 
B)  ​S. 
C)  ​SW. 
D)  ​NW. 
E)  ​E.

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ is an instrument that indicates both wind speed and direction. It consists of a bladed propeller that rotates at a rate proportional to the wind speed. Its streamlined shape and a vertical fin keep the blades facing into the wind. When attached to a recorder, a continuous record of both wind speed and direction is obtained.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is an instrument that indicates...

Question 16

​If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear, calm weather, it is a good bet that

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean. 
B)  ​an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor. 
C)  ​it is raining offshore. 
D)  ​it is a period of high tides. 
E)  ​there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific. 
A)  ​the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean. 
B)  ​an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor. 
C)  ​it is raining offshore. 
D)  ​it is a period of high tides. 
E)  ​there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific.

Question 17

​Dust storms on Mars are generally

Accepted Answer

A)  ​infrequent. 
B)  ​extremely large. 
C)  ​small. 
D)  ​nonexistent. 
E)  not able to be recorded. 
A)  ​infrequent. 
B)  ​extremely large. 
C)  ​small. 
D)  ​nonexistent. 
E)  not able to be recorded.

Question 18

The friction of fluid flow is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The friction of fluid flow is called...

Question 19

​During the summer along the coast, a sea breeze is usually strongest and best developed

Accepted Answer

A)  ​in the afternoon. 
B)  ​just after sunrise. 
C)  ​just before sunset. 
D)  ​just before noon. 
E)  ​around midnight. 
A)  ​in the afternoon. 
B)  ​just after sunrise. 
C)  ​just before sunset. 
D)  ​just before noon. 
E)  ​around midnight.

Coastal areas can have heavy waves on a clear, nonstormy day.

Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

What is an example of microscale motion?

During the monsoon season, rainfall is enhanced by weak, westward-moving low-pressure areas called ____________________, whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.

Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

Which of the following conditions favor the development of dust devils?

The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

How might knowledge of the direction of the prevailing wind at a given location be used in the design of an energy efficient home, and how can you determine the prevailing wind direction from landscape and ground features?

In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly. Because of this, the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's coast, and the strongest land breeze on Florida's coast.

Sand ripples can indicate the prevailing wind direction in an area.

Friction is not restricted to solid objects; it occurs in moving fluids as well.

The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

A wind reported as 45 $\degree$ would be a wind blowing from the:

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear, calm weather, it is a good bet that

Dust storms on Mars are generally

The friction of fluid flow is called ____________________.

During the summer along the coast, a sea breeze is usually strongest and best developed

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Exam 9: Wind - Small-Scale and Local Systems

Coastal areas can have heavy waves on a clear, nonstormy day.

​Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

​What is an example of microscale motion?

During the monsoon season, rainfall is enhanced by weak, westward-moving low-pressure areas called ____________________, whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.

​Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

​Which of the following conditions favor the development of dust devils?

​The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

How might knowledge of the direction of the prevailing wind at a given location be used in the design of an energy efficient home, and how can you determine the prevailing wind direction from landscape and ground features?

​In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly. Because of this, the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's ____ coast, and the strongest land breeze on Florida's ____ coast.

Sand ripples can indicate the prevailing wind direction in an area.

Friction is not restricted to solid objects; it occurs in moving fluids as well.

​The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

​The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

​A wind reported as 45 °\degree° would be a wind blowing from the:

​If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear, calm weather, it is a good bet that

​Dust storms on Mars are generally

The friction of fluid flow is called ____________________.

​During the summer along the coast, a sea breeze is usually strongest and best developed

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation - Dew - Fog - and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind - Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light - Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

What is an example of microscale motion?

Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

Which of the following conditions favor the development of dust devils?

The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly. Because of this, the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's coast, and the strongest land breeze on Florida's coast.

The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

A wind reported as 45 $\degree$ would be a wind blowing from the:

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear, calm weather, it is a good bet that

Dust storms on Mars are generally

During the summer along the coast, a sea breeze is usually strongest and best developed