Question 1

Which of the following is an example of the effect of ocean currents on life in Tristan da Cunha?

Accepted Answer

A) damaging hurricanes are common 
B) the South Equatorial Current and the West Wind Drift create a gyre in which invasive species can be introduced with material from other parts of the globe 
C) low temperatures result from the arctic waters that flow into the area 
D) strong southerly winds bring antarctic waters into the area limiting the temperature range 
E) upwelling currents bring sea life from the ocean depths to the shores of the islands. 
A) damaging hurricanes are common 
B) the South Equatorial Current and the West Wind Drift create a gyre in which invasive species can be introduced with material from other parts of the globe 
C) low temperatures result from the arctic waters that flow into the area 
D) strong southerly winds bring antarctic waters into the area limiting the temperature range 
E) upwelling currents bring sea life from the ocean depths to the shores of the islands.

Question 2

An increase in air pressure will cause the mercury in a barometer to

Accepted Answer

A) rise. 
B) fall. 
C) freeze. 
D) remain unchanged. 
E) fluctuate around the zero line. 
A) rise. 
B) fall. 
C) freeze. 
D) remain unchanged. 
E) fluctuate around the zero line.

Question 3

Describe the formation of ridges and troughs in the upper atmosphere and how they are connected with weather patterns.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

If Earth did not rotate,air would flow

Accepted Answer

A) perpendicular to the isobars,i.e. ,straight across the isobars. 
B) to the right of its direction of motion in the northern hemisphere. 
C) to the left of its direction of motion in the northern hemisphere. 
D) parallel to the isobars. 
E) from the west. 
A) perpendicular to the isobars,i.e. ,straight across the isobars. 
B) to the right of its direction of motion in the northern hemisphere. 
C) to the left of its direction of motion in the northern hemisphere. 
D) parallel to the isobars. 
E) from the west.

Question 5

Which of the following is  false?

Accepted Answer

A) Germany produces more than 7% of its energy by wind power. 
B) Germany and Spain produce half of the world's wind power. 
C) wind power capacity has more than tripled since 1998. 
D) wind power is more expensive than coal for producing electricity. 
E) although there are proven health effects,wind power is still a viable source of energy. 
A) Germany produces more than 7% of its energy by wind power. 
B) Germany and Spain produce half of the world's wind power. 
C) wind power capacity has more than tripled since 1998. 
D) wind power is more expensive than coal for producing electricity. 
E) although there are proven health effects,wind power is still a viable source of energy.

Question 6

The Polar high above the North Pole is a ________ pressure system that produces variable winds that flow in a/an ________ pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) strong cyclonic 
B) strong anticyclonic 
C) weak cyclonic 
D) weak anticyclonic 
A) strong cyclonic 
B) strong anticyclonic 
C) weak cyclonic 
D) weak anticyclonic

Question 7

Ocean currents are produced by

Accepted Answer

A) the convectional exchange of energy from wind to water. 
B) the frictional drag of winds,Coriolis force and water density differences. 
C) land-sea breezes. 
D) katabatic winds. 
E) the northward migration of the ITCZ. 
A) the convectional exchange of energy from wind to water. 
B) the frictional drag of winds,Coriolis force and water density differences. 
C) land-sea breezes. 
D) katabatic winds. 
E) the northward migration of the ITCZ.

Question 8

Air flows ________ a surface high pressure area because the density of the air in the high pressure zone is ________ than that of the surrounding air.

Accepted Answer

A) into more dense 
B) into less dense 
C) out of more dense 
D) out of less dense 
A) into more dense 
B) into less dense 
C) out of more dense 
D) out of less dense

Question 9

Which of the following describes the pressure gradient force ?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following is a benefit of wind power as opposed to other,more traditional power sources?

Accepted Answer

A) it produces only small amounts of radioactive wastes. 
B) it is partially renewable. 
C) it does not produce air pollution and acid rain and supply is seasonally matched to demand. 
D) it is not affected by the politics of renewable energy. 
E) it is supported by governments and transnational corporations. 
A) it produces only small amounts of radioactive wastes. 
B) it is partially renewable. 
C) it does not produce air pollution and acid rain and supply is seasonally matched to demand. 
D) it is not affected by the politics of renewable energy. 
E) it is supported by governments and transnational corporations.

Question 11

Which of the following refers to  tertiary circulation?

Accepted Answer

A) migratory high and low pressure systems 
B) subtropical high pressure systems 
C) general circulation of the atmosphere 
D) land-sea breezes 
E) hurricanes 
A) migratory high and low pressure systems 
B) subtropical high pressure systems 
C) general circulation of the atmosphere 
D) land-sea breezes 
E) hurricanes

Question 12

The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) the fact that Earth's rotation decreases in speed toward the poles. 
B) differing pressure gradients. 
C) forces that affect winds but not ocean currents. 
D) air temperature. 
E) the fact that Earth revolves. 
A) the fact that Earth's rotation decreases in speed toward the poles. 
B) differing pressure gradients. 
C) forces that affect winds but not ocean currents. 
D) air temperature. 
E) the fact that Earth revolves.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Air flow in a northern hemisphere high pressure zone is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The winds that blow off the ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland are

Accepted Answer

A) similar to land-sea breezes. 
B) mountain-valley breezes. 
C) unrelated to pressure differences. 
D) called katabatic winds. 
E) are responsible for the acceleration of sea ice melting. 
A) similar to land-sea breezes. 
B) mountain-valley breezes. 
C) unrelated to pressure differences. 
D) called katabatic winds. 
E) are responsible for the acceleration of sea ice melting.

Question 17

Which is true of air flowing into low pressure center?

Accepted Answer

A) Air converges and ascends. 
B) Air diverges and ascends. 
C) Air converges and descends. 
D) Air diverges and descends. 
A) Air converges and ascends. 
B) Air diverges and ascends. 
C) Air converges and descends. 
D) Air diverges and descends.

Question 18

The dominant surface winds from the subtropics to high latitudes are the

Accepted Answer

A) westerlies. 
B) trade winds. 
C) polar easterlies. 
D) geostrophic winds. 
E) Pacific high. 
A) westerlies. 
B) trade winds. 
C) polar easterlies. 
D) geostrophic winds. 
E) Pacific high.

Question 19

The wind belts used by mariners to travel from Europe to North America during the days of sailing ships were the

Accepted Answer

A) polar easterlies. 
B) westerlies. 
C) SE trades. 
D) NE trades. 
A) polar easterlies. 
B) westerlies. 
C) SE trades. 
D) NE trades.

Question 20

The equatorial currents are driven by

Accepted Answer

A) the upper-level easterlies. 
B) the trade winds. 
C) salinity differences in the ocean. 
D) monsoon winds. 
E) Coriolis force. 
A) the upper-level easterlies. 
B) the trade winds. 
C) salinity differences in the ocean. 
D) monsoon winds. 
E) Coriolis force.

Exam 6: Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Which of the following is an example of the effect of ocean currents on life in Tristan da Cunha?

An increase in air pressure will cause the mercury in a barometer to

Describe the formation of ridges and troughs in the upper atmosphere and how they are connected with weather patterns.

If Earth did not rotate,air would flow

Which of the following is false?

The Polar high above the North Pole is a ________ pressure system that produces variable winds that flow in a/an ________ pattern.

Ocean currents are produced by

Air flows ________ a surface high pressure area because the density of the air in the high pressure zone is ________ than that of the surrounding air.

Which of the following describes the pressure gradient force ?

Which of the following is a benefit of wind power as opposed to other,more traditional power sources?

Which of the following refers to tertiary circulation?

The deflection produced by the Coriolis force is caused by

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

Air flow in a northern hemisphere high pressure zone is

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

The winds that blow off the ice sheets of Antarctica and Greenland are

Which is true of air flowing into low pressure center?

The dominant surface winds from the subtropics to high latitudes are the

The wind belts used by mariners to travel from Europe to North America during the days of sailing ships were the

The equatorial currents are driven by

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