Question 1

Gradient flow:

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A) undergoes constant acceleration. 
B) is a geostrophic wind. 
C) occurs when wind flows parallel to the pressure gradient. 
D) maintains the same direction. 
A) undergoes constant acceleration. 
B) is a geostrophic wind. 
C) occurs when wind flows parallel to the pressure gradient. 
D) maintains the same direction.

Question 2

The free atmosphere lies above what height?

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A) .5 km 
B) 1 km 
C) 1.5 km 
D) 3 km 
A) .5 km 
B) 1 km 
C) 1.5 km 
D) 3 km

Question 3

This prevents wind from following the direction of the horizontal pressure gradient force:

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A) friction with the ground. 
B) the earth's magnetic field. 
C) interaction with the solar wind. 
D) the Coriolis effect. 
A) friction with the ground. 
B) the earth's magnetic field. 
C) interaction with the solar wind. 
D) the Coriolis effect.

Question 4

In the upper atmosphere,

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A) horizontal pressure gradients are smaller than vertical pressure gradients 
B) horizontal pressure gradients are the same as vertical pressure gradients 
C) horizontal pressure gradients are larger than vertical pressure gradients 
D) pressure is relative constant 
A) horizontal pressure gradients are smaller than vertical pressure gradients 
B) horizontal pressure gradients are the same as vertical pressure gradients 
C) horizontal pressure gradients are larger than vertical pressure gradients 
D) pressure is relative constant

Question 5

The Coriolis force would be strongest on a(n):

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A) supersonic jet. 
B) baseball pitcher's 100 mile-per-hour fastball. 
C) flock of Canada geese migrating north. 
D) alien spaceship the size of New York City that is flying above a north-bound freeway at the speed of traffic. 
A) supersonic jet. 
B) baseball pitcher's 100 mile-per-hour fastball. 
C) flock of Canada geese migrating north. 
D) alien spaceship the size of New York City that is flying above a north-bound freeway at the speed of traffic.

Question 6

Horizontal pressure changes are ________ than vertical pressure changes.

Accepted Answer

A) greater 
B) less than 
C) about the same 
D) None of the above. There are no horizontal pressure changes. 
A) greater 
B) less than 
C) about the same 
D) None of the above. There are no horizontal pressure changes.

Question 7

An elongated zone of high pressure is known as a ________.

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The answer of An elongated zone of high pressure is...

Question 8

Regarding hydrostatic equilibrium and movements toward hydrostatic equilibrium,it is true that:

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A) upward vertical movements are likely to occur more rapidly than downward movements. 
B) air density has no effect on the up or down motion of air masses. 
C) a sparse atmosphere feels a stronger gravitational pull than does a dense atmosphere. 
D) the vertical pressure gradient force is no match for the force of gravity. 
A) upward vertical movements are likely to occur more rapidly than downward movements. 
B) air density has no effect on the up or down motion of air masses. 
C) a sparse atmosphere feels a stronger gravitational pull than does a dense atmosphere. 
D) the vertical pressure gradient force is no match for the force of gravity.

Question 9

What is hydrostatic equilibrium,how is it affected by density,and what are its implications for air movement?

Accepted Answer

Hydrostatic equilibrium: When the gravit

Question 10

Is the motion of water spiraling into a bathtub drain influenced by the Coriolis force? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No,whether the water spirals c

Question 11

Cyclones:

Accepted Answer

A) experience Coriolis effects that deflect air to the right in the Southern Hemisphere. 
B) are associated with low-pressure systems. 
C) are associated with supergeostrophic winds. 
D) are typically regions of fair weather. 
A) experience Coriolis effects that deflect air to the right in the Southern Hemisphere. 
B) are associated with low-pressure systems. 
C) are associated with supergeostrophic winds. 
D) are typically regions of fair weather.

Question 12

A low-pressure system in which the Coriolis effect is weaker than the pressure gradient force results in ________ flow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A low-pressure system in which the Coriolis...

Question 13

The pressure at the bottom of the atmosphere is referred to as:

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A) reference pressure. 
B) sea level pressure. 
C) lowest pressure system. 
D) constant surface pressure. 
A) reference pressure. 
B) sea level pressure. 
C) lowest pressure system. 
D) constant surface pressure.

Question 14

Increasing the humidity

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A) increases the density because humid air feels 'thick' 
B) increases the density because winds are usually weaker when the humidity is high 
C) decreases the density because humid air usually sinks 
D) decreases the density because the molecular weight of water is less than the molecular weight of the other major constituents of air 
A) increases the density because humid air feels 'thick' 
B) increases the density because winds are usually weaker when the humidity is high 
C) decreases the density because humid air usually sinks 
D) decreases the density because the molecular weight of water is less than the molecular weight of the other major constituents of air

Question 15

Describe the nature and importance of horizontal and vertical pressure gradients.

Accepted Answer

Pressure gradients provide the impetus f

Question 16

What does a 500 mb height map tell us about pressure,pressure gradient force,and wind?

Accepted Answer

If we look at the height of some given p

Question 17

Northern Hemisphere winds rotate clockwise around these: ________.

Accepted Answer

anticyclon

Question 18

Barometer readings must be corrected for the effect of elevation because

Accepted Answer

A) lower elevations are usually colder than higher elevations 
B) the acceleration of gravity is smaller at higher latitudes 
C) vertical pressure changes are much larger than horizontal pressure changes 
D) vertical pressure changes are much smaller than horizontal pressure changes 
A) lower elevations are usually colder than higher elevations 
B) the acceleration of gravity is smaller at higher latitudes 
C) vertical pressure changes are much larger than horizontal pressure changes 
D) vertical pressure changes are much smaller than horizontal pressure changes

Question 19

Northeast has an azimuth value of

Accepted Answer

A) 90 degrees. 
B) 135 degrees. 
C) 45 degrees. 
D) 315 degrees. 
A) 90 degrees. 
B) 135 degrees. 
C) 45 degrees. 
D) 315 degrees.

Question 20

The layer in the atmosphere where friction is important in determining wind speed:

Accepted Answer

A) thermosphere. 
B) ionosphere. 
C) planetary boundary layer. 
D) hydrosphere. 
A) thermosphere. 
B) ionosphere. 
C) planetary boundary layer. 
D) hydrosphere.

Gradient flow:

The free atmosphere lies above what height?

This prevents wind from following the direction of the horizontal pressure gradient force:

In the upper atmosphere,

The Coriolis force would be strongest on a(n):

Horizontal pressure changes are ________ than vertical pressure changes.

An elongated zone of high pressure is known as a ________.

Regarding hydrostatic equilibrium and movements toward hydrostatic equilibrium,it is true that:

What is hydrostatic equilibrium,how is it affected by density,and what are its implications for air movement?

Is the motion of water spiraling into a bathtub drain influenced by the Coriolis force? Explain.

Cyclones:

A low-pressure system in which the Coriolis effect is weaker than the pressure gradient force results in ________ flow.

The pressure at the bottom of the atmosphere is referred to as:

Increasing the humidity

Describe the nature and importance of horizontal and vertical pressure gradients.

What does a 500 mb height map tell us about pressure,pressure gradient force,and wind?

Northern Hemisphere winds rotate clockwise around these: ________.

Barometer readings must be corrected for the effect of elevation because

Northeast has an azimuth value of

The layer in the atmosphere where friction is important in determining wind speed:

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Exam 4: Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Gradient flow:

The free atmosphere lies above what height?

This prevents wind from following the direction of the horizontal pressure gradient force:

In the upper atmosphere,

The Coriolis force would be strongest on a(n):

Horizontal pressure changes are ________ than vertical pressure changes.

An elongated zone of high pressure is known as a ________.

Regarding hydrostatic equilibrium and movements toward hydrostatic equilibrium,it is true that:

What is hydrostatic equilibrium,how is it affected by density,and what are its implications for air movement?

Is the motion of water spiraling into a bathtub drain influenced by the Coriolis force? Explain.

Cyclones:

A low-pressure system in which the Coriolis effect is weaker than the pressure gradient force results in ________ flow.

The pressure at the bottom of the atmosphere is referred to as:

Increasing the humidity

Describe the nature and importance of horizontal and vertical pressure gradients.

What does a 500 mb height map tell us about pressure,pressure gradient force,and wind?

Northern Hemisphere winds rotate clockwise around these: ________.

Barometer readings must be corrected for the effect of elevation because

Northeast has an azimuth value of

The layer in the atmosphere where friction is important in determining wind speed:

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

Climate Changes: Past and Future

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