Question 1

Atmospheric pressure is dependent on both density and temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere

Accepted Answer

A)  are strongly bound to each other. 
B)  infrequently collide with each other. 
C)  tend to explode when they collide with each other. 
D)  tend to stay at rest. 
E)  are not described by any of the above 
A)  are strongly bound to each other. 
B)  infrequently collide with each other. 
C)  tend to explode when they collide with each other. 
D)  tend to stay at rest. 
E)  are not described by any of the above

Question 3

Very dry, "desert" islands are common in the zone of the trade winds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ are semipermanent areas of high pressure centered over oceans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are semipermanent areas of high pressure...

Question 5

The pressure of a gas is proportional to its temperature and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  turbidity 
B)  volume of water vapor 
C)  density 
D)  atomic number 
E)  atomic weight 
A)  turbidity 
B)  volume of water vapor 
C)  density 
D)  atomic number 
E)  atomic weight

Question 6

As a general rule, friction is greatest ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  near Earth's surface 
B)  at jet stream altitudes 
C)  near the poles 
D)  near the Equator 
E)  in the middle latitudes 
A)  near Earth's surface 
B)  at jet stream altitudes 
C)  near the poles 
D)  near the Equator 
E)  in the middle latitudes

Question 7

The seasonal shift of the intertropical convergence is greatest ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at high latitudes 
B)  over the oceans 
C)  at high altitudes 
D)  over the continents 
E)  at a bar called Joe's in Stillwater, Oklahoma 
A)  at high latitudes 
B)  over the oceans 
C)  at high altitudes 
D)  over the continents 
E)  at a bar called Joe's in Stillwater, Oklahoma

Question 8

The poles are most closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  very fast winds 
B)  high pressure 
C)  strong, migratory storms 
D)  strong pressure gradients 
E)  warm weather caused by descending air 
A)  very fast winds 
B)  high pressure 
C)  strong, migratory storms 
D)  strong pressure gradients 
E)  warm weather caused by descending air

Question 9

Typical large wind turbines have output capacities that are measured in _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Typical large wind turbines have output capacities...

Question 10

Sinking air that diverges when it reaches Earth's surface is closely associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anticyclones 
B)  tornadoes 
C)  the absence of Coriolis effect 
D)  the absence of friction 
E)  cyclones 
A)  anticyclones 
B)  tornadoes 
C)  the absence of Coriolis effect 
D)  the absence of friction 
E)  cyclones

Question 11

Westerly winds generally occupy the zone 30° to 60° north and south latitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Land breezes are usually weaker than sea breezes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Winds are named for the direction toward which they flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The pressure decrease with altitude in the lower atmosphere ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is constant with altitude 
B)  is proportional to changes in density 
C)  is a function of Coriolis effect 
D)  is unaffected by altitude 
E)  is so small as to be negligible 
A)  is constant with altitude 
B)  is proportional to changes in density 
C)  is a function of Coriolis effect 
D)  is unaffected by altitude 
E)  is so small as to be negligible

Question 15

Where would be the most likely place to find a subtropical high?

Accepted Answer

A)  near the Equator 
B)  above the polar front jet stream 
C)  over the tropical continents 
D)  over subtropical oceans 
E)  at any of the above locations 
A)  near the Equator 
B)  above the polar front jet stream 
C)  over the tropical continents 
D)  over subtropical oceans 
E)  at any of the above locations

Question 16

"Zonal" air flow means a/an ________ flow of air.

Accepted Answer

A)  west-east 
B)  east-west 
C)  north-south 
D)  south-north 
E)  fast 
A)  west-east 
B)  east-west 
C)  north-south 
D)  south-north 
E)  fast

Question 17

El Niño received its name because of its association with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human health problems 
B)  fog 
C)  sea birds 
D)  the ninth month of the year 
E)  Christmas 
A)  human health problems 
B)  fog 
C)  sea birds 
D)  the ninth month of the year 
E)  Christmas

Question 18

When air is heated it expands and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explodes 
B)  contracts 
C)  sinks 
D)  lowers its pressure 
E)  burns 
A)  explodes 
B)  contracts 
C)  sinks 
D)  lowers its pressure 
E)  burns

Question 19

________ refers to a seasonal reversal of winds and is derived from an Arabic term.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to a seasonal reversal of...

Question 20

The antitrade winds can be found

Accepted Answer

A)  in the polar regions. 
B)  in the intertropical convergence zone. 
C)  near the polar front jet stream. 
D)  in the tropics blowing from north to south. 
E)  at great heights over the trade winds. 
A)  in the polar regions. 
B)  in the intertropical convergence zone. 
C)  near the polar front jet stream. 
D)  in the tropics blowing from north to south. 
E)  at great heights over the trade winds.

Atmospheric pressure is dependent on both density and temperature.

Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere

Very dry, "desert" islands are common in the zone of the trade winds.

________ are semipermanent areas of high pressure centered over oceans.

The pressure of a gas is proportional to its temperature and ________.

As a general rule, friction is greatest ________.

The seasonal shift of the intertropical convergence is greatest ________.

The poles are most closely associated with ________.

Typical large wind turbines have output capacities that are measured in _____.

Sinking air that diverges when it reaches Earth's surface is closely associated with ________.

Westerly winds generally occupy the zone 30° to 60° north and south latitude.

Land breezes are usually weaker than sea breezes.

Winds are named for the direction toward which they flow.

The pressure decrease with altitude in the lower atmosphere ________.

Where would be the most likely place to find a subtropical high?

"Zonal" air flow means a/an ________ flow of air.

El Niño received its name because of its association with ________.

When air is heated it expands and ________.

________ refers to a seasonal reversal of winds and is derived from an Arabic term.

The antitrade winds can be found

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Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

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Exam 5: Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric pressure is dependent on both density and temperature.

Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere

Very dry, "desert" islands are common in the zone of the trade winds.

________ are semipermanent areas of high pressure centered over oceans.

The pressure of a gas is proportional to its temperature and ________.

As a general rule, friction is greatest ________.

The seasonal shift of the intertropical convergence is greatest ________.

The poles are most closely associated with ________.

Typical large wind turbines have output capacities that are measured in _____.

Sinking air that diverges when it reaches Earth's surface is closely associated with ________.

Westerly winds generally occupy the zone 30° to 60° north and south latitude.

Land breezes are usually weaker than sea breezes.

Winds are named for the direction toward which they flow.

The pressure decrease with altitude in the lower atmosphere ________.

Where would be the most likely place to find a subtropical high?

"Zonal" air flow means a/an ________ flow of air.

El Niño received its name because of its association with ________.

When air is heated it expands and ________.

________ refers to a seasonal reversal of winds and is derived from an Arabic term.

The antitrade winds can be found

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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