Exam 18: Air Pressure and Wind

Horizontal movement of air is called wind.

Widely spaced isobars often indicate ________.

Upper air winds ________.

The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as a result of his kite experiments.

Torricelli invented the mercurial barometer.

Standard sea level pressure in inches of mercury is ________.

The pressure gradient force is the driving force behind wind.

Low air pressure systems are usually associated with ________.

In the Northern Hemisphere, winds blow clockwise and outward from the center of anticyclones.

Fast moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are called ________.

"Perhaps more than any other single measurement, atmospheric pressure is the best indicator of current and changing weather conditions." Briefly discuss why this statement is correct.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winds associated with a low pressure system (cyclone) blow ________.

Standard sea level pressure in millibars is ________.

The Coriolis effect influences ________.

Which of these instruments is NOT used to measure air pressure?

A north wind blows from the ________ to the ________.

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

On the diagram below, label the Subtropical high, Equatorial low, and the Trade Winds.