Question 1

Friction greatest influence on the wind occurs at altitudes above 500 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using mercury or other liquids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

Accepted Answer

A) The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles. 
B) Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels,not meridians. 
C) The Coriolis force is zero along the equator,increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles. 
D) The Coriolis force is zero at the poles,increasing to maximum along the equator. 
A) The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles. 
B) Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels,not meridians. 
C) The Coriolis force is zero along the equator,increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles. 
D) The Coriolis force is zero at the poles,increasing to maximum along the equator.

Question 4

Seasonally shifting wind systems associated with the annual cycle of returning precipitation are known as

Accepted Answer

A) Santa Ana winds. 
B) sea breezes. 
C) chinook winds. 
D) monsoons. 
A) Santa Ana winds. 
B) sea breezes. 
C) chinook winds. 
D) monsoons.

Question 5

The Coriolis force

Accepted Answer

A) is the only force acting on flows of air in the upper troposphere. 
B) decreases with height above the surface. 
C) drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure. 
D) causes the apparent deflection of winds from a straight path. 
A) is the only force acting on flows of air in the upper troposphere. 
B) decreases with height above the surface. 
C) drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure. 
D) causes the apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.

Question 6

Deserts are often associated with the ITCZ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Subtropical high-pressure systems generate both the trade winds and the westerlies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following primary pressure areas are produced by dynamic factors,rather than thermal factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Aleutian low and Icelandic low 
B) Equatorial low and Bermuda high 
C) Subtropical high and subpolar low 
D) Equatorial low and polar high 
A) Aleutian low and Icelandic low 
B) Equatorial low and Bermuda high 
C) Subtropical high and subpolar low 
D) Equatorial low and polar high

Question 9

If you were between 40° and 50° north latitude,and you wanted to stand with the average winds blowing in your face you would stand facing

Accepted Answer

A) east. 
B) north. 
C) west. 
D) south. 
A) east. 
B) north. 
C) west. 
D) south.

Question 10

During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_______ and becomes the_______ .

Accepted Answer

A) west; Aleutian low 
B) east; Aleutian low 
C) west; Azores high 
D) west; Pacific high 
E) east; Azores high 
A) west; Aleutian low 
B) east; Aleutian low 
C) west; Azores high 
D) west; Pacific high 
E) east; Azores high

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Upwelling brings cool,nutrient rich water to the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Friction greatest influence on the wind occurs at altitudes above 500 m.

An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using mercury or other liquids.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

Seasonally shifting wind systems associated with the annual cycle of returning precipitation are known as

The Coriolis force

Deserts are often associated with the ITCZ.

Subtropical high-pressure systems generate both the trade winds and the westerlies.

Which of the following primary pressure areas are produced by dynamic factors,rather than thermal factors?

If you were between 40° and 50° north latitude,and you wanted to stand with the average winds blowing in your face you would stand facing

During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_ and becomes the_ .

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

Upwelling brings cool,nutrient rich water to the surface.

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Exam 4: Wind Essentials

Friction greatest influence on the wind occurs at altitudes above 500 m.

An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using mercury or other liquids.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

Seasonally shifting wind systems associated with the annual cycle of returning precipitation are known as

The Coriolis force

Deserts are often associated with the ITCZ.

Subtropical high-pressure systems generate both the trade winds and the westerlies.

Which of the following primary pressure areas are produced by dynamic factors,rather than thermal factors?

If you were between 40° and 50° north latitude,and you wanted to stand with the average winds blowing in your face you would stand facing

During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_______ and becomes the_______ .

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

Upwelling brings cool,nutrient rich water to the surface.

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

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During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_ and becomes the_ .