Question 1

Earth's atmosphere and ocean are .

Accepted Answer

A)  intertwined where their gases and waters exchange freely 
B)  two separate entities where their waters and gases stay within their own region 
C)  one structure that are indistinguishable 
D)  separated by their fresh and saline water bodies 
A)  intertwined where their gases and waters exchange freely 
B)  two separate entities where their waters and gases stay within their own region 
C)  one structure that are indistinguishable 
D)  separated by their fresh and saline water bodies

Question 2

Differentiate between sea breezes and land breezes.

Accepted Answer

Sea breezes and land breezes are small,

Question 3

Extratropical cyclones typically form .

Accepted Answer

A)  near the equator 
B)  at high latitudes, at the north or south pole 
C)  at high latitudes, at the junction between the polar cells and the Ferrel cells 
D)  in the tropics 
A)  near the equator 
B)  at high latitudes, at the north or south pole 
C)  at high latitudes, at the junction between the polar cells and the Ferrel cells 
D)  in the tropics

Question 4

When air masses come together .

Accepted Answer

A)  very little weather activity results 
B)  a tropical cyclone forms 
C)  the denser air mass slides beneath the lighter air mass forming a front. 
D)  the lighter air mass slides beneath the denser air mass forming a storm surge 
A)  very little weather activity results 
B)  a tropical cyclone forms 
C)  the denser air mass slides beneath the lighter air mass forming a front. 
D)  the lighter air mass slides beneath the denser air mass forming a storm surge

Question 5

Tropical cyclones are most common in the equatorial South Atlantic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain how the relationship between the atmosphere and the ocean affects weather and climate.

Accepted Answer

The atmosphere and the ocean are tightly

Question 7

An El Niño causes a reversal in the distribution of atmospheric pressure in what ocean?

Accepted Answer

A)  along the equator of the Pacific and Atlantic 
B)  between the eastern and western Pacific 
C)  the Indian Ocean 
D)  between the eastern and western Atlantic 
A)  along the equator of the Pacific and Atlantic 
B)  between the eastern and western Pacific 
C)  the Indian Ocean 
D)  between the eastern and western Atlantic

Question 8

Cyclonic storms can form within or between air masses (a large body of air with a uniform density throughout).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When viewed from above, tropical cyclones rotate in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)  clockwise 
B)  counterclockwise 
C)  in either direction depending on the storm 
D)  poleward 
A)  clockwise 
B)  counterclockwise 
C)  in either direction depending on the storm 
D)  poleward

Question 10

The most abundant gaseous components of Earth's atmosphere are .

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon dioxide and oxygen 
B)  nitrogen and hydrogen 
C)  nitrogen and carbon dioxide 
D)  nitrogen and oxygen 
A)  carbon dioxide and oxygen 
B)  nitrogen and hydrogen 
C)  nitrogen and carbon dioxide 
D)  nitrogen and oxygen

Question 11

Explain the distribution of solar heating across Earth. How does it vary? How are these variations balanced?

Accepted Answer

Earth's heat budget is fueled by the sun

Question 12

Superstorm Sandy was the result of a collision between a nor'easter and an extratropical cyclone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The uneven heating of the surface of Earth results in atmospheric convection currents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Humid air is than dry air because molecules of water vapor than molecules of nitrogen and oxygen at the same temperature.

Accepted Answer

A)  more dense; weigh more 
B)  less dense; weigh less 
C)  more dense; weigh less 
D)  less dense; weigh more 
A)  more dense; weigh more 
B)  less dense; weigh less 
C)  more dense; weigh less 
D)  less dense; weigh more

Question 15

Tropical cyclones are also called in the North Atlantic and eastern Pacific.

Accepted Answer

A)  monsoons 
B)  tornadoes 
C)  hurricanes 
D)  nor'easters 
A)  monsoons 
B)  tornadoes 
C)  hurricanes 
D)  nor'easters

Question 16

With an understanding of global air circulation, world deserts are mostly found at which latitude?

Accepted Answer

A)  90° N&S 
B)  60° N&S 
C)  0° 
D)  30° N&S 
A)  90° N&S 
B)  60° N&S 
C)  0° 
D)  30° N&S

Question 17

Hadley atmospheric circulation cells are found at the mid-latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most intense summer monsoons occur in Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe atmospheric convection.

Accepted Answer

The primary source of heat for the atmos

Question 20

At approximately which latitudes do air masses sink?

Accepted Answer

A)  0° and 45° N&S 
B)  0° and 60° N&S 
C)  30° N&S and 90° N&S 
D)  30° N&S and 60° N&S 
A)  0° and 45° N&S 
B)  0° and 60° N&S 
C)  30° N&S and 90° N&S 
D)  30° N&S and 60° N&S

Earth's atmosphere and ocean are .

Differentiate between sea breezes and land breezes.

Extratropical cyclones typically form .

When air masses come together .

Tropical cyclones are most common in the equatorial South Atlantic.

Explain how the relationship between the atmosphere and the ocean affects weather and climate.

An El Niño causes a reversal in the distribution of atmospheric pressure in what ocean?

Cyclonic storms can form within or between air masses (a large body of air with a uniform density throughout).

When viewed from above, tropical cyclones rotate in the Southern Hemisphere.

The most abundant gaseous components of Earth's atmosphere are .

Explain the distribution of solar heating across Earth. How does it vary? How are these variations balanced?

Superstorm Sandy was the result of a collision between a nor'easter and an extratropical cyclone.

The uneven heating of the surface of Earth results in atmospheric convection currents.

Humid air is than dry air because molecules of water vapor than molecules of nitrogen and oxygen at the same temperature.

Tropical cyclones are also called in the North Atlantic and eastern Pacific.

With an understanding of global air circulation, world deserts are mostly found at which latitude?

Hadley atmospheric circulation cells are found at the mid-latitudes.

The most intense summer monsoons occur in Asia.

Describe atmospheric convection.

At approximately which latitudes do air masses sink?

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Exam 5: Atmospheric Circulation

Earth's atmosphere and ocean are .

Differentiate between sea breezes and land breezes.

Extratropical cyclones typically form .

When air masses come together .

Tropical cyclones are most common in the equatorial South Atlantic.

Explain how the relationship between the atmosphere and the ocean affects weather and climate.

An El Niño causes a reversal in the distribution of atmospheric pressure in what ocean?

Cyclonic storms can form within or between air masses (a large body of air with a uniform density throughout).

When viewed from above, tropical cyclones rotate in the Southern Hemisphere.

The most abundant gaseous components of Earth's atmosphere are .

Explain the distribution of solar heating across Earth. How does it vary? How are these variations balanced?

Superstorm Sandy was the result of a collision between a nor'easter and an extratropical cyclone.

The uneven heating of the surface of Earth results in atmospheric convection currents.

Humid air is than dry air because molecules of water vapor than molecules of nitrogen and oxygen at the same temperature.

Tropical cyclones are also called in the North Atlantic and eastern Pacific.

With an understanding of global air circulation, world deserts are mostly found at which latitude?

Hadley atmospheric circulation cells are found at the mid-latitudes.

The most intense summer monsoons occur in Asia.

Describe atmospheric convection.

At approximately which latitudes do air masses sink?

An Ocean World

Plate Tectonics

The Ocean Floor

Water and Ocean Structure

Ocean Circulation

Waves and Tides

Coasts

Life in the Ocean

Marine Communities

Uses and Abuses of the Ocean

Filters