Question 1

If the pressure at sea level were 1020 millibars, it would be considered higher than average.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Air pressure is exerted in all directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When upper atmospheric winds blow parallel to the isobars along straight paths, they are termed___________ winds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When upper atmospheric winds blow parallel to...

Question 4

If air pressure is reduced by one- half for every five- kilometer increase in altitude, what would be the air pressure at a height of 25 kilometers as a fraction of sea- level air pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/64 
B)  1/8 
C)  1/16 
D)  1/32 
A)  1/64 
B)  1/8 
C)  1/16 
D)  1/32

Question 5

Horizontal wind motion can help cause vertical air motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

-Refer to the map above. Which of the following areas has the highest pressure gradient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Southern Florida 
B)  Southwestern Texas 
C)  Lake Michigan/Southeastern Wisconsin 
D)  Southern California 
A)  Southern Florida 
B)  Southwestern Texas 
C)  Lake Michigan/Southeastern Wisconsin 
D)  Southern California

Question 7

An altimeter is an adaptation of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  anemometer. 
B)  aneroid barometer. 
C)  millibar. 
D)  mercurial barometer. 
A)  anemometer. 
B)  aneroid barometer. 
C)  millibar. 
D)  mercurial barometer.

Question 8

It the Earth were not rotating:

Accepted Answer

A)  all air would move in one direction only. 
B)  the Earth would lose its atmosphere. 
C)  friction would be eliminated. 
D)  winds would not be impacted by the Coriolis Effect. 
A)  all air would move in one direction only. 
B)  the Earth would lose its atmosphere. 
C)  friction would be eliminated. 
D)  winds would not be impacted by the Coriolis Effect.

Question 9

The speed of the wind at a place is primarily determined by the barometric pressure at that place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

-Which option above is generally associated with "fair" weather?

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 11

Upper air winds:

Accepted Answer

A)  are unaffected by the Coriolis force. 
B)  are greatly influenced by friction. 
C)  do not influence surface weather. 
D)  are generally faster than surface winds. 
A)  are unaffected by the Coriolis force. 
B)  are greatly influenced by friction. 
C)  do not influence surface weather. 
D)  are generally faster than surface winds.

Question 12

Circulations in the earth's atmosphere are fundamentally caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal storm systems. 
B)  gravity. 
C)  temperature contrasts between different locations. 
D)  ocean currents. 
E)  heating of the ozone layer. 
A)  frontal storm systems. 
B)  gravity. 
C)  temperature contrasts between different locations. 
D)  ocean currents. 
E)  heating of the ozone layer.

Question 13

If pressure gradient was the only force acting on the air, it would move in a curved path.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

$\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline \text { TIME } & \text { PRESSURE } \
\hline 10: 51 & 1016.2 \mathrm{mb} \\hline 11: 51 & 1015.5 \mathrm{mb} \
\hline 12: 51 & 1015.0 \mathrm{mb} \
\hline 13: 51 & 1014.2 \mathrm{mb} \
\hline 14: 51 & 1013.9 \mathrm{mb} \
\hline 15: 51 & 1013.3 \mathrm{mb} \
\hline 16: 51 & 1013.0 \mathrm{mb} \
\hline
\end{array}$ Consider the pressure data recorded at Albany International Airport on September 27, 2011. What statement can you make about the weather Albany is likely to experience soon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albany should have clearing skies. 
B)  Albany will definitely have a tornado within the hour. 
C)  Albany is likely to experience rain or storms soon. 
D)  Winds at Albany will likely be calming down. 
A)  Albany should have clearing skies. 
B)  Albany will definitely have a tornado within the hour. 
C)  Albany is likely to experience rain or storms soon. 
D)  Winds at Albany will likely be calming down.

Question 15

If you're cooking pasta for your big romantic date, you'd better allow a few extra minutes for it to cook once it comes to a boil if you're at a high altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As seen by an observer on Earth, the Coriolis effect is an illusion; no deflection can actually be measured.

Accepted Answer

A)  false, but only near the poles 
B)  true 
C)  true, but only near the poles 
D)  false 
A)  false, but only near the poles 
B)  true 
C)  true, but only near the poles 
D)  false

Question 17

The spacing of isobar lines on a map provides a visual indication of_______ .

Accepted Answer

the pressu

If the pressure at sea level were 1020 millibars, it would be considered higher than average.

Air pressure is exerted in all directions.

When upper atmospheric winds blow parallel to the isobars along straight paths, they are termed___________ winds.

If air pressure is reduced by one- half for every five- kilometer increase in altitude, what would be the air pressure at a height of 25 kilometers as a fraction of sea- level air pressure?

Horizontal wind motion can help cause vertical air motion.

-Refer to the map above. Which of the following areas has the highest pressure gradient?

An altimeter is an adaptation of the:

It the Earth were not rotating:

The speed of the wind at a place is primarily determined by the barometric pressure at that place.

-Which option above is generally associated with "fair" weather?

Upper air winds:

Circulations in the earth's atmosphere are fundamentally caused by:

If pressure gradient was the only force acting on the air, it would move in a curved path.

TIME PRESSURE 10:51 1016.2 11:51 1015.5 12:51 1015.0 13:51 1014.2 14:51 1013.9 15:51 1013.3 16:51 1013.0 Consider the pressure data recorded at Albany International Airport on September 27, 2011. What statement can you make about the weather Albany is likely to experience soon?

If you're cooking pasta for your big romantic date, you'd better allow a few extra minutes for it to cook once it comes to a boil if you're at a high altitude.

As seen by an observer on Earth, the Coriolis effect is an illusion; no deflection can actually be measured.

The spacing of isobar lines on a map provides a visual indication of_______ .

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

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Exam 6: Air Pressure and Winds

If the pressure at sea level were 1020 millibars, it would be considered higher than average.

Air pressure is exerted in all directions.

When upper atmospheric winds blow parallel to the isobars along straight paths, they are termed___________ winds.

If air pressure is reduced by one- half for every five- kilometer increase in altitude, what would be the air pressure at a height of 25 kilometers as a fraction of sea- level air pressure?

Horizontal wind motion can help cause vertical air motion.

-Refer to the map above. Which of the following areas has the highest pressure gradient?

An altimeter is an adaptation of the:

It the Earth were not rotating:

The speed of the wind at a place is primarily determined by the barometric pressure at that place.

-Which option above is generally associated with "fair" weather?

Upper air winds:

Circulations in the earth's atmosphere are fundamentally caused by:

If pressure gradient was the only force acting on the air, it would move in a curved path.

TIME PRESSURE 10:51 1016.2 11:51 1015.5 12:51 1015.0 13:51 1014.2 14:51 1013.9 15:51 1013.3 16:51 1013.0 Consider the pressure data recorded at Albany International Airport on September 27, 2011. What statement can you make about the weather Albany is likely to experience soon?

If you're cooking pasta for your big romantic date, you'd better allow a few extra minutes for it to cook once it comes to a boil if you're at a high altitude.

As seen by an observer on Earth, the Coriolis effect is an illusion; no deflection can actually be measured.

The spacing of isobar lines on a map provides a visual indication of_______ .

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