Question 1

Trade winds cause the piling up of water along the eastern shores of continents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During an ENSO event,a low pressure system develops over Tahiti,while a high pressure system develops over Darwin,Australia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which association is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A) Subtropical High 20-35° N/S 
B) Polar High Cold/Dry 
C) Subpolar low 60° N/S 
D) Equatorial low Hot/Dry 
A) Subtropical High 20-35° N/S 
B) Polar High Cold/Dry 
C) Subpolar low 60° N/S 
D) Equatorial low Hot/Dry

Question 4

Explain the occurrence of land and sea breezes and mountain and valley breezes.

Accepted Answer

Land and sea breezes are caused by the d

Question 5

Hadley cells are associated with the subpolar low and the polar high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the Southern Hemisphere,the deflection from the Coriolis force is towards the right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A primary low-pressure area occurs from 20° to 35° north latitude and south latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the formation of the ITCZ and the typical weather patterns found within it.

Accepted Answer

The ITCZ forms as a result of the equato

Question 9

The doldrums are associated with the subtropical pressure belt,and the horse latitudes are associated with the equatorial belt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Coriolis force makes wind traveling in a straight path appear to be deflected in relationship to Earthʹs rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Winds that blow predominantly from the northeast and the southeast are the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in 1991 produced few atmospheric effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling clockwise out of a high pressure area are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

The effect of surface friction extends to a height of about 500 m (1600 ft.)although it may vary with wind speed,season,time of day,and pressure patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________is used in a barometer because________ .

Accepted Answer

A) Mercury; it is denser than water 
B) Mercury; it will rise more than water will under the same air pressure 
C) Water; it is liquid at normal air temperature 
D) Water; it is denser than mercury 
A) Mercury; it is denser than water 
B) Mercury; it will rise more than water will under the same air pressure 
C) Water; it is liquid at normal air temperature 
D) Water; it is denser than mercury

Question 16

Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Sea-breezes

Accepted Answer

A) result from water heating and cooling faster than land surfaces. 
B) form because of higher pressure over the land than the sea. 
C) occur because warmer air is denser and settles to the surface of the land. 
D) involve onshore (toward the land)air flows that develop in the afternoon. 
A) result from water heating and cooling faster than land surfaces. 
B) form because of higher pressure over the land than the sea. 
C) occur because warmer air is denser and settles to the surface of the land. 
D) involve onshore (toward the land)air flows that develop in the afternoon.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of secondary circulation?

Accepted Answer

A) General circulation of the atmosphere 
B) Mountain-valley breezes 
C) Weather patterns 
D) Migratory high and low pressure systems 
A) General circulation of the atmosphere 
B) Mountain-valley breezes 
C) Weather patterns 
D) Migratory high and low pressure systems

Question 19

The Coriolis force is greatest at the equator and weakest towards the poles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The European Union has a goal of 20% of all energy from renewable resources by 2020.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Trade winds cause the piling up of water along the eastern shores of continents.

During an ENSO event,a low pressure system develops over Tahiti,while a high pressure system develops over Darwin,Australia.

Which association is INCORRECT?

Explain the occurrence of land and sea breezes and mountain and valley breezes.

Hadley cells are associated with the subpolar low and the polar high.

In the Southern Hemisphere,the deflection from the Coriolis force is towards the right.

A primary low-pressure area occurs from 20° to 35° north latitude and south latitude.

Discuss the formation of the ITCZ and the typical weather patterns found within it.

The doldrums are associated with the subtropical pressure belt,and the horse latitudes are associated with the equatorial belt.

The Coriolis force makes wind traveling in a straight path appear to be deflected in relationship to Earthʹs rotation.

Winds that blow predominantly from the northeast and the southeast are the

The eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in 1991 produced few atmospheric effects.

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling clockwise out of a high pressure area are

The effect of surface friction extends to a height of about 500 m (1600 ft.)although it may vary with wind speed,season,time of day,and pressure patterns.

is used in a barometer because .

Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is

Sea-breezes

Which of the following is an example of secondary circulation?

The Coriolis force is greatest at the equator and weakest towards the poles.

The European Union has a goal of 20% of all energy from renewable resources by 2020.

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Landmass Denudation

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Exam 4: Wind Essentials

Trade winds cause the piling up of water along the eastern shores of continents.

During an ENSO event,a low pressure system develops over Tahiti,while a high pressure system develops over Darwin,Australia.

Which association is INCORRECT?

Explain the occurrence of land and sea breezes and mountain and valley breezes.

Hadley cells are associated with the subpolar low and the polar high.

In the Southern Hemisphere,the deflection from the Coriolis force is towards the right.

A primary low-pressure area occurs from 20° to 35° north latitude and south latitude.

Discuss the formation of the ITCZ and the typical weather patterns found within it.

The doldrums are associated with the subtropical pressure belt,and the horse latitudes are associated with the equatorial belt.

The Coriolis force makes wind traveling in a straight path appear to be deflected in relationship to Earthʹs rotation.

Winds that blow predominantly from the northeast and the southeast are the

The eruption of Mt.Pinatubo in 1991 produced few atmospheric effects.

In the Northern Hemispheres,winds spiraling clockwise out of a high pressure area are

The effect of surface friction extends to a height of about 500 m (1600 ft.)although it may vary with wind speed,season,time of day,and pressure patterns.

________is used in a barometer because________ .

Air flow in a Northern Hemisphere high pressure zone is

Sea-breezes

Which of the following is an example of secondary circulation?

The Coriolis force is greatest at the equator and weakest towards the poles.

The European Union has a goal of 20% of all energy from renewable resources by 2020.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Global Oceans and Seas

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

is used in a barometer because .