Question 1

Anticyclones characteristically have winds blowing toward their center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

An elongated region of low pressure is called a ridge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

If the National Weather Service converted to the metric system, they would most likely report air pressure in which units?

Accepted Answer

A)  pascals 
B)  millibars 
C)  inches of mercury 
D)  kilopascals 
A)  pascals 
B)  millibars 
C)  inches of mercury 
D)  kilopascals D

Question 4

-Identify the choice above that represents a low pressure center (in either hemisphere).

Accepted Answer

A)  graph a 
B)  graph b 
C)  graph c 
D)  both a and b 
E)  none of these 
A)  graph a 
B)  graph b 
C)  graph c 
D)  both a and b 
E)  none of these

Question 5

What does Buys Ballot's Law state?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you stand with your back to the wind, there is low pressure on your right and high pressure on your right. 
B)  If you stand with your back to the wind, there is low pressure directly in front of you. 
C)  If you stand facing into the wind and you are facing north, the wind is geostrophic. 
D)  If you stand with your back to the wind, there is low pressure on your left and high pressure on the right. 
A)  If you stand with your back to the wind, there is low pressure on your right and high pressure on your right. 
B)  If you stand with your back to the wind, there is low pressure directly in front of you. 
C)  If you stand facing into the wind and you are facing north, the wind is geostrophic. 
D)  If you stand with your back to the wind, there is low pressure on your left and high pressure on the right.

Question 6

The maximum pressure range of the atmosphere, as defined by the highest and lowest pressures ever recorded, is between:

Accepted Answer

A)  0- 1000 millibars. 
B)  720- 1335 millibars. 
C)  660- 1335 millibars. 
D)  870- 1085 millibars. 
E)  975- 1035 millibars. 
A)  0- 1000 millibars. 
B)  720- 1335 millibars. 
C)  660- 1335 millibars. 
D)  870- 1085 millibars. 
E)  975- 1035 millibars.

Question 7

-Refer to the map above. Which of the following areas is most likely to be experiencing rain or other significant weather?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Southwest 
B)  Western Canada 
C)  the Pacific Northeast 
D)  the Great Lakes region 
A)  the Southwest 
B)  Western Canada 
C)  the Pacific Northeast 
D)  the Great Lakes region

Question 8

An aerovane is commonly used to measure:

Accepted Answer

A)  wind direction only. 
B)  wind speed only. 
C)  both wind direction and wind speed. 
D)  pressure gradient force only. 
A)  wind direction only. 
B)  wind speed only. 
C)  both wind direction and wind speed. 
D)  pressure gradient force only.

Question 9

Instead of the air flowing straight out of a high pressure system, it spirals out in a clockwise direction. The cause of the clockwise spiraling motion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  inertia. 
B)  turbulence. 
C)  pressure gradient force. 
D)  Coriolis force. 
E)  centripetal force. 
A)  inertia. 
B)  turbulence. 
C)  pressure gradient force. 
D)  Coriolis force. 
E)  centripetal force.

Question 10

The geostrophic wind concept is most like the real atmospheric winds:

Accepted Answer

A)  at high altitudes. 
B)  near the surface. 
C)  in an anticyclone. 
D)  in a cyclone. 
E)  near the equator. 
A)  at high altitudes. 
B)  near the surface. 
C)  in an anticyclone. 
D)  in a cyclone. 
E)  near the equator.

Question 11

Describe the airflow around a low- pressure center (cyclone) and a high- pressure center (anticyclone) and the weather associated with each.

Accepted Answer

Cyclone: air blows in towards the center

Question 12

The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel to the isobars. 
B)  upward. 
C)  from pole to equator. 
D)  very slowly. 
A)  parallel to the isobars. 
B)  upward. 
C)  from pole to equator. 
D)  very slowly.

Question 13

According to researchers at University of Colorado Denver, what was the most important factor in the high number of home runs at Coors Field?

Accepted Answer

A)  The predominant summer wind direction is in favor of the batter. 
B)  The thin air allows the batter to obtain better auditory cues about the pitch. 
C)  The thin air allows the ball to fly further. 
D)  The lower temperatures help athletes not to overheat. 
A)  The predominant summer wind direction is in favor of the batter. 
B)  The thin air allows the batter to obtain better auditory cues about the pitch. 
C)  The thin air allows the ball to fly further. 
D)  The lower temperatures help athletes not to overheat.

Question 14

The Coriolis effect only applies to atmospheric motions; aircraft, rockets, people, etc. are not influenced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Identify the choice above that represents high pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  graph a 
B)  graph b 
C)  graph c 
D)  both a and b 
E)  none of these 
A)  graph a 
B)  graph b 
C)  graph c 
D)  both a and b 
E)  none of these

Question 16

An isobar is a line connecting points of equal humidity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Coriolis effect is strongest at the equator and diminishes in strength poleward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher to lower pressure:

Accepted Answer

A)  only at the equator. 
B)  everywhere except the equator. 
C)  only at the poles. 
D)  only in the Northern Hemisphere. 
E)  everywhere. 
A)  only at the equator. 
B)  everywhere except the equator. 
C)  only at the poles. 
D)  only in the Northern Hemisphere. 
E)  everywhere.

Question 19

The prevailing wind is defined as the instantaneous direction of the wind at the moment of observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

-Identify the choice above that represents low pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  graph a 
B)  graph b 
C)  graph c 
D)  both a and b 
E)  none of these 
A)  graph a 
B)  graph b 
C)  graph c 
D)  both a and b 
E)  none of these

Anticyclones characteristically have winds blowing toward their center.

An elongated region of low pressure is called a ridge.

If the National Weather Service converted to the metric system, they would most likely report air pressure in which units?

-Identify the choice above that represents a low pressure center (in either hemisphere).

What does Buys Ballot's Law state?

The maximum pressure range of the atmosphere, as defined by the highest and lowest pressures ever recorded, is between:

-Refer to the map above. Which of the following areas is most likely to be experiencing rain or other significant weather?

An aerovane is commonly used to measure:

Instead of the air flowing straight out of a high pressure system, it spirals out in a clockwise direction. The cause of the clockwise spiraling motion is:

The geostrophic wind concept is most like the real atmospheric winds:

Describe the airflow around a low- pressure center (cyclone) and a high- pressure center (anticyclone) and the weather associated with each.

The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:

According to researchers at University of Colorado Denver, what was the most important factor in the high number of home runs at Coors Field?

The Coriolis effect only applies to atmospheric motions; aircraft, rockets, people, etc. are not influenced.

Identify the choice above that represents high pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere.

An isobar is a line connecting points of equal humidity.

The Coriolis effect is strongest at the equator and diminishes in strength poleward.

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher to lower pressure:

The prevailing wind is defined as the instantaneous direction of the wind at the moment of observation.

-Identify the choice above that represents low pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Exam 6: Air Pressure and Winds

Anticyclones characteristically have winds blowing toward their center.

An elongated region of low pressure is called a ridge.

If the National Weather Service converted to the metric system, they would most likely report air pressure in which units?

-Identify the choice above that represents a low pressure center (in either hemisphere).

What does Buys Ballot's Law state?

The maximum pressure range of the atmosphere, as defined by the highest and lowest pressures ever recorded, is between:

-Refer to the map above. Which of the following areas is most likely to be experiencing rain or other significant weather?

An aerovane is commonly used to measure:

Instead of the air flowing straight out of a high pressure system, it spirals out in a clockwise direction. The cause of the clockwise spiraling motion is:

The geostrophic wind concept is most like the real atmospheric winds:

Describe the airflow around a low- pressure center (cyclone) and a high- pressure center (anticyclone) and the weather associated with each.

The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:

According to researchers at University of Colorado Denver, what was the most important factor in the high number of home runs at Coors Field?

The Coriolis effect only applies to atmospheric motions; aircraft, rockets, people, etc. are not influenced.

Identify the choice above that represents high pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere.

An isobar is a line connecting points of equal humidity.

The Coriolis effect is strongest at the equator and diminishes in strength poleward.

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher to lower pressure:

The prevailing wind is defined as the instantaneous direction of the wind at the moment of observation.

-Identify the choice above that represents low pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters