Question 1

How do jet streams form?​

Accepted Answer

The ultimate cause of jet streams is the

Question 2

​Pilots prefer to fly in the core of a jet stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The two ocean currents,warm and cold,that produce fog off the coast of Newfoundland are the​

Accepted Answer

A) Gulf Stream and Canary Current. 
B) Labrador Current and Canary Current. 
C) ​Gulf Stream and LabradorCurrent. 
D) ​North Atlantic Drift and Canary Current. 
E) ​North Atlantic Drift and Gulf Stream. 
A) Gulf Stream and Canary Current. 
B) Labrador Current and Canary Current. 
C) ​Gulf Stream and LabradorCurrent. 
D) ​North Atlantic Drift and Canary Current. 
E) ​North Atlantic Drift and Gulf Stream.

Question 4

In the Northern Hemisphere,the polar jet stream is strongest when

Accepted Answer

A) air north of the polar front is much colder than air south of the polar front. 
B) air north of the polar front is much warmer than air south of the polar front. 
C) ​air temperatures on opposite sides of the polar front are about equal. 
D) ​air temperatures on the East Coast of the US are much colder than on the West Coast of the U.S. 
E) ​it forms during the summer months. 
A) air north of the polar front is much colder than air south of the polar front. 
B) air north of the polar front is much warmer than air south of the polar front. 
C) ​air temperatures on opposite sides of the polar front are about equal. 
D) ​air temperatures on the East Coast of the US are much colder than on the West Coast of the U.S. 
E) ​it forms during the summer months.

Question 5

Explain why the semipermanent lows in the Southern Hemisphere are weaker than those in the Northern Hemisphere.​

Accepted Answer

In the North Atlantic,there is the Green

Question 6

Jet streams sometimes split into two branches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which statement describes the polar front jet stream?​

Accepted Answer

A) It is strongest in summer. 
B) It moves farther north in winter. 
C) ​It forms near the boundary called the polar front. 
D) ​It is normally found at a higher elevation than the subtropical jet. 
E) ​It has lower wind speeds than the subtropical jet stream. 
A) It is strongest in summer. 
B) It moves farther north in winter. 
C) ​It forms near the boundary called the polar front. 
D) ​It is normally found at a higher elevation than the subtropical jet. 
E) ​It has lower wind speeds than the subtropical jet stream.

Question 8

The Southern Hemisphere has ____________________ semipermanent lows than the Northern Hemisphere.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Southern Hemisphere has ____________________ semipermanent lows...

Question 9

When we examine the real world,we obtain an average distribution of sea-level pressure and winds for January and July,and we can observe that there are regions where pressure systems appear to persist throughout the year.These systems are referred to as ____________________ because they move only slightly during the course of a year.​

Accepted Answer

​semipermanent highs

Question 10

According to the three-cell general circulation model,at the equator we would not expect to find​

Accepted Answer

A) the ITCZ. 
B) a ridge of high pressure. 
C) ​thunderstorms. 
D) ​light winds. 
E) ​heavy showers. 
A) the ITCZ. 
B) a ridge of high pressure. 
C) ​thunderstorms. 
D) ​light winds. 
E) ​heavy showers.

Question 11

Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly;rather,they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns...

Question 12

You are given an upper-level map that shows the position of two jet streams.You would be able to tell which is which,because the subtropical jet stream forms to the ____________________ of the polar-front jet.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are given an upper-level map that...

Question 13

Due to Hadley cell formation and the Coriolis force in both hemispheres,winds aloft flow

Accepted Answer

A) easterly. 
B) westerly. 
C) ​northerly. 
D) ​southerly. 
E) ​randomly. 
A) easterly. 
B) westerly. 
C) ​northerly. 
D) ​southerly. 
E) ​randomly.

Question 14

The position of the Pacific high over the North Pacific Ocean shifts ____ in winter and ____ in summer.

Accepted Answer

A) northward;southward 
B) southward;northward 
C) ​eastward;westward 
D) ​westward;eastward 
E) ​northward;westward 
A) northward;southward 
B) southward;northward 
C) ​eastward;westward 
D) ​westward;eastward 
E) ​northward;westward

Question 15

In general and based on the three-cell model,along the polar front one would not expect to observe

Accepted Answer

A) temperatures on one side lower than on the other side. 
B) an elongated region of lower pressure. 
C) ​clouds and precipitation. 
D) ​converging surface air. 
E) ​sinking air aloft. 
A) temperatures on one side lower than on the other side. 
B) an elongated region of lower pressure. 
C) ​clouds and precipitation. 
D) ​converging surface air. 
E) ​sinking air aloft.

Question 16

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,the trade winds would be observed​

Accepted Answer

A) north of the polar front. 
B) between the polar front and the subtropical highs. 
C) ​south of the subtropical highs. 
D) ​between the subpolar lows and the subtropical highs. 
E) ​between the subpolar lows and the tropical highs. 
A) north of the polar front. 
B) between the polar front and the subtropical highs. 
C) ​south of the subtropical highs. 
D) ​between the subpolar lows and the subtropical highs. 
E) ​between the subpolar lows and the tropical highs.

Question 17

The north-south temperature contrast along the polar front is strongest in ____ and weakest in ____.​

Accepted Answer

A) spring;summer 
B) summer;fall 
C) ​fall;winter 
D) ​spring;fall 
E) ​winter;summer 
A) spring;summer 
B) summer;fall 
C) ​fall;winter 
D) ​spring;fall 
E) ​winter;summer

Question 18

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,one would observe the westerlies​

Accepted Answer

A) north of the subpolar lows. 
B) south of the tropical highs. 
C) ​between the doldrums and the horse latitudes. 
D) ​between the subpolar lows and the subtropical highs. 
E) ​between the polar lows and the doldrums. 
A) north of the subpolar lows. 
B) south of the tropical highs. 
C) ​between the doldrums and the horse latitudes. 
D) ​between the subpolar lows and the subtropical highs. 
E) ​between the polar lows and the doldrums.

Question 19

At Barrow,Alaska (latitude 70°N),you would expect the prevailing wind to be​

Accepted Answer

A) northerly. 
B) easterly. 
C) ​southerly. 
D) ​westerly. 
E) ​northeasterly. 
A) northerly. 
B) easterly. 
C) ​southerly. 
D) ​westerly. 
E) ​northeasterly.

Question 20

The majority of the United States lies within this wind belt

Accepted Answer

A) westerlies 
B) easterlies 
C) ​northerlies 
D) ​trades 
E) ​southerlies 
A) westerlies 
B) easterlies 
C) ​northerlies 
D) ​trades 
E) ​southerlies

How do jet streams form?

Pilots prefer to fly in the core of a jet stream.

The two ocean currents,warm and cold,that produce fog off the coast of Newfoundland are the

In the Northern Hemisphere,the polar jet stream is strongest when

Explain why the semipermanent lows in the Southern Hemisphere are weaker than those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Jet streams sometimes split into two branches.

Which statement describes the polar front jet stream?

The Southern Hemisphere has ____________________ semipermanent lows than the Northern Hemisphere.

According to the three-cell general circulation model,at the equator we would not expect to find

Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly;rather,they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ____________________.

You are given an upper-level map that shows the position of two jet streams.You would be able to tell which is which,because the subtropical jet stream forms to the ____________________ of the polar-front jet.

Due to Hadley cell formation and the Coriolis force in both hemispheres,winds aloft flow

The position of the Pacific high over the North Pacific Ocean shifts in winter and in summer.

In general and based on the three-cell model,along the polar front one would not expect to observe

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,the trade winds would be observed

The north-south temperature contrast along the polar front is strongest in and weakest in .

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,one would observe the westerlies

At Barrow,Alaska (latitude 70°N),you would expect the prevailing wind to be

The majority of the United States lies within this wind belt

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Exam 10: Wind Global Systems

How do jet streams form?​

​Pilots prefer to fly in the core of a jet stream.

The two ocean currents,warm and cold,that produce fog off the coast of Newfoundland are the​

In the Northern Hemisphere,the polar jet stream is strongest when

Explain why the semipermanent lows in the Southern Hemisphere are weaker than those in the Northern Hemisphere.​

Jet streams sometimes split into two branches.

Which statement describes the polar front jet stream?​

The Southern Hemisphere has ____________________ semipermanent lows than the Northern Hemisphere.​

According to the three-cell general circulation model,at the equator we would not expect to find​

Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly;rather,they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ____________________.​

You are given an upper-level map that shows the position of two jet streams.You would be able to tell which is which,because the subtropical jet stream forms to the ____________________ of the polar-front jet.​

Due to Hadley cell formation and the Coriolis force in both hemispheres,winds aloft flow

The position of the Pacific high over the North Pacific Ocean shifts ____ in winter and ____ in summer.

In general and based on the three-cell model,along the polar front one would not expect to observe

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,the trade winds would be observed​

The north-south temperature contrast along the polar front is strongest in ____ and weakest in ____.​

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,one would observe the westerlies​

At Barrow,Alaska (latitude 70°N),you would expect the prevailing wind to be​

The majority of the United States lies within this wind belt

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation Dew Fog and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

How do jet streams form?

Pilots prefer to fly in the core of a jet stream.

The two ocean currents,warm and cold,that produce fog off the coast of Newfoundland are the

Explain why the semipermanent lows in the Southern Hemisphere are weaker than those in the Northern Hemisphere.

Which statement describes the polar front jet stream?

The Southern Hemisphere has ____________________ semipermanent lows than the Northern Hemisphere.

According to the three-cell general circulation model,at the equator we would not expect to find

Ocean currents do not follow wind patterns exactly;rather,they spiral in semiclosed circular whirls called ____________________.

You are given an upper-level map that shows the position of two jet streams.You would be able to tell which is which,because the subtropical jet stream forms to the ____________________ of the polar-front jet.

The position of the Pacific high over the North Pacific Ocean shifts in winter and in summer.

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,the trade winds would be observed

The north-south temperature contrast along the polar front is strongest in and weakest in .

On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere,one would observe the westerlies

At Barrow,Alaska (latitude 70°N),you would expect the prevailing wind to be