Question 1

Which of the following is false regarding the jet streams?

Accepted Answer

A) Core speeds can exceed 300 kmph (190 mph). 
B) They weaken during each of the hemisphere's summer and strengthen during its winter. 
C) They occur above the subtropics and the polar front. 
D) They have no known effect on surface weather systems. 
E) They can be several hundred kilometers wide and over 2 km thick. 
A) Core speeds can exceed 300 kmph (190 mph). 
B) They weaken during each of the hemisphere's summer and strengthen during its winter. 
C) They occur above the subtropics and the polar front. 
D) They have no known effect on surface weather systems. 
E) They can be several hundred kilometers wide and over 2 km thick.

Question 2

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling counterclockwise into a low pressure area are

Accepted Answer

A) cyclonic. 
B) anticyclonic. 
C) geostrophic.. 
D) meridional. 
E) Coriolis. 
A) cyclonic. 
B) anticyclonic. 
C) geostrophic.. 
D) meridional. 
E) Coriolis.

Question 3

During the winter,the Bermuda High migrates to the ____and becomes the____ .

Accepted Answer

A) east;Aleutian Low 
B) west;Pacific High 
C) west;Aleutian Low 
D) west;Azores High 
E) east;Azores High 
A) east;Aleutian Low 
B) west;Pacific High 
C) west;Aleutian Low 
D) west;Azores High 
E) east;Azores High

Question 4

The frictional force effect on winds

Accepted Answer

A) is lessened in areas with rougher surfaces. 
B) is negligible at altitudes above 500 m (~1,600 ft). 
C) increases with increasing altitude. 
D) is constant,regardless of time of day or year. 
E) increases with altitude. 
A) is lessened in areas with rougher surfaces. 
B) is negligible at altitudes above 500 m (~1,600 ft). 
C) increases with increasing altitude. 
D) is constant,regardless of time of day or year. 
E) increases with altitude.

Question 5

Discuss how and why Torricelli developed the mercury barometer,along with an explanation of the barometer itself and the physical processes behind its function.Also discuss how an aneroid barometer works.

Accepted Answer

A pupil of Galileo's,Torricelli noted th

Question 6

Describe the formation of ridges and troughs in the upper atmosphere and how they are connected with weather patterns.

Accepted Answer

High pressure ridges typically bend pole

Question 7

Wind-speed map of the contiguous United States

Within the United States,the areas best suited for wind energy development based on predicted average wind speeds is

Accepted Answer

A) the West Coast. 
B) the East Coast. 
C) the South,particular along the Florida peninsula. 
D) the Great Plains (central U.S. ). 
E) the Appalachian Mountains. 
A) the West Coast. 
B) the East Coast. 
C) the South,particular along the Florida peninsula. 
D) the Great Plains (central U.S. ). 
E) the Appalachian Mountains.

Question 8

Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is

Accepted Answer

A) downward,outward and clockwise. 
B) downward,outward and counterclockwise. 
C) inward,upward and clockwise. 
D) inward,upward and counterclockwise. 
E) downward,inward and clockwise. 
A) downward,outward and clockwise. 
B) downward,outward and counterclockwise. 
C) inward,upward and clockwise. 
D) inward,upward and counterclockwise. 
E) downward,inward and clockwise.

Question 9

The winds converging at the equatorial low are known as

Accepted Answer

A) polar easterlies. 
B) westerlies. 
C) doldrums. 
D) jet streams. 
E) trade winds. 
A) polar easterlies. 
B) westerlies. 
C) doldrums. 
D) jet streams. 
E) trade winds.

Question 10

Which of the following is not true of the wind?

Accepted Answer

A) It is initiated by the pressure gradient force. 
B) It blows from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure. 
C) The direction of flow can be affected by the rotation of Earth. 
D) Air blows from regions of hotter air to regions of colder air. 
E) Winds are named based on the direction from which they blow. 
A) It is initiated by the pressure gradient force. 
B) It blows from regions of high pressure to regions of low pressure. 
C) The direction of flow can be affected by the rotation of Earth. 
D) Air blows from regions of hotter air to regions of colder air. 
E) Winds are named based on the direction from which they blow.

Question 11

The tropical atmospheric circulation associated with rising winds along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)and descending air in the subtropics are called

Accepted Answer

A) polar cells. 
B) Ferrel cells. 
C) Rosby waves. 
D) Hadley cells. 
E) jet streams. 
A) polar cells. 
B) Ferrel cells. 
C) Rosby waves. 
D) Hadley cells. 
E) jet streams.

Question 12

Atmospheric pressure readings and conversions.Scales express barometric air pressure in millibars and inches of mercury (Hg),with average air pressure values and recorded pressure extremes.

Normal sea level pressure has a value of

Accepted Answer

A) 1013.2 millibars. 
B) 28.50 inches of lead. 
C) 32.01 inches of mercury. 
D) 500 millibars. 
E) 32.01 inches of mercury 
A) 1013.2 millibars. 
B) 28.50 inches of lead. 
C) 32.01 inches of mercury. 
D) 500 millibars. 
E) 32.01 inches of mercury

Question 13

During the day along the coast,the wind tends to blow toward the ____because ____.

Accepted Answer

A) land;land heats more rapidly than water 
B) land;land heats more slowly than water 
C) water;water heats more slowly than land 
D) water;water heats more rapidly than land 
E) areas of highest pressure;land and water have similar specific heat 
A) land;land heats more rapidly than water 
B) land;land heats more slowly than water 
C) water;water heats more slowly than land 
D) water;water heats more rapidly than land 
E) areas of highest pressure;land and water have similar specific heat

Question 14

The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) the horse latitudes. 
B) the principal midlatitude circulations. 
C) the equatorial low-pressure trough. 
D) subtropical high-pressure development. 
E) year-round exceptionally dry conditions. 
A) the horse latitudes. 
B) the principal midlatitude circulations. 
C) the equatorial low-pressure trough. 
D) subtropical high-pressure development. 
E) year-round exceptionally dry conditions.

Question 15

If Earth did not rotate,air would flow

Accepted Answer

A) perpendicular to the isobars,i.e. ,straight across the isobars. 
B) to the right of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere. 
C) to the left of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere. 
D) parallel to the isobars. 
E) in a circular pattern. 
A) perpendicular to the isobars,i.e. ,straight across the isobars. 
B) to the right of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere. 
C) to the left of its direction of motion in the Northern Hemisphere. 
D) parallel to the isobars. 
E) in a circular pattern.

Question 16

Examine in detail the various ways in which wind speed and direction are determined by the pressure gradient force,the Coriolis force,and friction.

Accepted Answer

If air moved in response to pressure gra

Question 17

Which of the following is not important in shaping ocean currents?

Accepted Answer

A) the frictional drag of winds 
B) the Coriolis force and water density differences 
C) land-sea breezes 
D) configuration of continents and the ocean floor 
E) density differences caused by temperature and salinity 
A) the frictional drag of winds 
B) the Coriolis force and water density differences 
C) land-sea breezes 
D) configuration of continents and the ocean floor 
E) density differences caused by temperature and salinity

Question 18

Calm winds associated weak pressure gradient and the vertical ascent of air in the ITCZ are known as

Accepted Answer

A) Hadley cells. 
B) the horse latitudes. 
C) the doldrums. 
D) westerlies. 
E) Azores High. 
A) Hadley cells. 
B) the horse latitudes. 
C) the doldrums. 
D) westerlies. 
E) Azores High.

Question 19

On a weather map of air pressure,what can you infer from a closer spacing of isobars?

Accepted Answer

A) little without knowing temperature patterns 
B) a steep pressure gradient creating a slower flow of air 
C) a steep pressure gradient creating a faster flow of air 
D) higher pressures 
E) a weak pressure gradient creating a slower flow of air 
A) little without knowing temperature patterns 
B) a steep pressure gradient creating a slower flow of air 
C) a steep pressure gradient creating a faster flow of air 
D) higher pressures 
E) a weak pressure gradient creating a slower flow of air

Question 20

Winds that blow predominantly from the northeast and the southeast and converging at the ITCZ are the

Accepted Answer

A) westerlies. 
B) polar easterlies. 
C) horse latitudes. 
D) trade winds. 
E) jet streams. 
A) westerlies. 
B) polar easterlies. 
C) horse latitudes. 
D) trade winds. 
E) jet streams.

Which of the following is false regarding the jet streams?

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling counterclockwise into a low pressure area are

During the winter,the Bermuda High migrates to the and becomes the .

The frictional force effect on winds

Discuss how and why Torricelli developed the mercury barometer,along with an explanation of the barometer itself and the physical processes behind its function.Also discuss how an aneroid barometer works.

Describe the formation of ridges and troughs in the upper atmosphere and how they are connected with weather patterns.

Wind-speed map of the contiguous United States Within the United States,the areas best suited for wind energy development based on predicted average wind speeds is

Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is

The winds converging at the equatorial low are known as

Which of the following is not true of the wind?

The tropical atmospheric circulation associated with rising winds along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)and descending air in the subtropics are called

Atmospheric pressure readings and conversions.Scales express barometric air pressure in millibars and inches of mercury (Hg),with average air pressure values and recorded pressure extremes. Normal sea level pressure has a value of

During the day along the coast,the wind tends to blow toward the because .

The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)is associated with

If Earth did not rotate,air would flow

Examine in detail the various ways in which wind speed and direction are determined by the pressure gradient force,the Coriolis force,and friction.

Which of the following is not important in shaping ocean currents?

Calm winds associated weak pressure gradient and the vertical ascent of air in the ITCZ are known as

On a weather map of air pressure,what can you infer from a closer spacing of isobars?

Winds that blow predominantly from the northeast and the southeast and converging at the ITCZ are the

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Which of the following is false regarding the jet streams?

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling counterclockwise into a low pressure area are

During the winter,the Bermuda High migrates to the ____and becomes the____ .

The frictional force effect on winds

Discuss how and why Torricelli developed the mercury barometer,along with an explanation of the barometer itself and the physical processes behind its function.Also discuss how an aneroid barometer works.

Describe the formation of ridges and troughs in the upper atmosphere and how they are connected with weather patterns.

Wind-speed map of the contiguous United States Within the United States,the areas best suited for wind energy development based on predicted average wind speeds is

Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is

The winds converging at the equatorial low are known as

Which of the following is not true of the wind?

The tropical atmospheric circulation associated with rising winds along the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)and descending air in the subtropics are called

Atmospheric pressure readings and conversions.Scales express barometric air pressure in millibars and inches of mercury (Hg),with average air pressure values and recorded pressure extremes. Normal sea level pressure has a value of

During the day along the coast,the wind tends to blow toward the ____because ____.

The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)is associated with

If Earth did not rotate,air would flow

Examine in detail the various ways in which wind speed and direction are determined by the pressure gradient force,the Coriolis force,and friction.

Which of the following is not important in shaping ocean currents?

Calm winds associated weak pressure gradient and the vertical ascent of air in the ITCZ are known as

On a weather map of air pressure,what can you infer from a closer spacing of isobars?

Winds that blow predominantly from the northeast and the southeast and converging at the ITCZ are the

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During the winter,the Bermuda High migrates to the and becomes the .

During the day along the coast,the wind tends to blow toward the because .