Question 1

Name the three forces that act to cause the air's motion.

Accepted Answer

Pressure g

Question 2

In the northern hemisphere,cyclonic winds flow:

Accepted Answer

A) inward and counterclockwise. 
B) inward and clockwise. 
C) outward and clockwise. 
D) outward and counterclockwise. 
A) inward and counterclockwise. 
B) inward and clockwise. 
C) outward and clockwise. 
D) outward and counterclockwise.

Question 3

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher to lower pressure:

Accepted Answer

A) only in the Northern Hemisphere. 
B) only at the poles. 
C) everywhere except the equator. 
D) only at the equator. 
E) everywhere. 
A) only in the Northern Hemisphere. 
B) only at the poles. 
C) everywhere except the equator. 
D) only at the equator. 
E) everywhere.

Question 4

The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:

Accepted Answer

A) very fast. 
B) upward. 
C) from pole to equator. 
D) very slowly. 
E) parallel to the isobars. 
A) very fast. 
B) upward. 
C) from pole to equator. 
D) very slowly. 
E) parallel to the isobars.

Question 5

-Identify the choice above that represents low pressure center.

Accepted Answer

A) graph a 
B) graph b 
C) graph c 
D) both a and b 
E) none of these 
A) graph a 
B) graph b 
C) graph c 
D) both a and b 
E) none of these

Question 6

The mercury barometer is larger and less portable than an aneroid barometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The inventor of the mercury barometer was Sir Francis Bacon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a wind rose?

Accepted Answer

A diagram which indi

Question 9

An elongated region of low pressure is called a ridge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The prevailing wind is defined as the instantaneous direction of the wind at the moment of observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When air moves from the ocean onto land:

Accepted Answer

A) curved flow is initiated. 
B) converging winds and ascending air result over the land. 
C) divergence and subsidence occur over the land. 
D) the winds tend to increase their speed. 
A) curved flow is initiated. 
B) converging winds and ascending air result over the land. 
C) divergence and subsidence occur over the land. 
D) the winds tend to increase their speed.

Question 12

If the National Weather Service converted to the metric system,they would most likely report air pressure in which units?

Accepted Answer

A) pascals 
B) kilopascals 
C) millibars 
D) inches of mercury 
A) pascals 
B) kilopascals 
C) millibars 
D) inches of mercury

Question 13

-Identify the choice above that represents high pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) graph a 
B) graph b 
C) graph c 
D) both a and b 
E) none of these 
A) graph a 
B) graph b 
C) graph c 
D) both a and b 
E) none of these

Question 14

A wind direction of 270 degrees means that the wind is blowing from the southeast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If you're cooking pasta for your big romantic date,you'd better allow a few extra minutes for it to cook once it comes to a boil if you're at a high altitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The overall strength of a circulation system is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A) the latitude. 
B) no one factor is more important than the others. 
C) friction between the ground and the air. 
D) its pressure gradient. 
E) air temperature. 
A) the latitude. 
B) no one factor is more important than the others. 
C) friction between the ground and the air. 
D) its pressure gradient. 
E) air temperature.

Question 17

The maximum pressure range of the atmosphere is between:

Accepted Answer

A) 660-1335 millibars. 
B) 720-1335 millibars. 
C) 870-1085 millibars. 
D) 975-1035 millibars. 
E) 0-1000 millibars. 
A) 660-1335 millibars. 
B) 720-1335 millibars. 
C) 870-1085 millibars. 
D) 975-1035 millibars. 
E) 0-1000 millibars.

Question 18

Weather reports of wind express only the horizontal motion of the air.The vertical component of the air motion is usually:

Accepted Answer

A) very much slower. 
B) much faster. 
C) only slightly slower. 
D) about the same. 
E) No general statement can be made. 
A) very much slower. 
B) much faster. 
C) only slightly slower. 
D) about the same. 
E) No general statement can be made.

Question 19

The horizontal movement of air is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The horizontal movement of air is called...

Question 20

Which of these factors influence the magnitude of the Coriolis force?

Accepted Answer

A) wind direction 
B) latitude 
C) wind speed 
D) both wind speed and latitude 
A) wind direction 
B) latitude 
C) wind speed 
D) both wind speed and latitude

Name the three forces that act to cause the air's motion.

In the northern hemisphere,cyclonic winds flow:

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher to lower pressure:

The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:

-Identify the choice above that represents low pressure center.

The mercury barometer is larger and less portable than an aneroid barometer.

The inventor of the mercury barometer was Sir Francis Bacon.

What is a wind rose?

An elongated region of low pressure is called a ridge.

The prevailing wind is defined as the instantaneous direction of the wind at the moment of observation.

When air moves from the ocean onto land:

If the National Weather Service converted to the metric system,they would most likely report air pressure in which units?

-Identify the choice above that represents high pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere.

A wind direction of 270 degrees means that the wind is blowing from the southeast.

If you're cooking pasta for your big romantic date,you'd better allow a few extra minutes for it to cook once it comes to a boil if you're at a high altitude.

The overall strength of a circulation system is determined by:

The maximum pressure range of the atmosphere is between:

Weather reports of wind express only the horizontal motion of the air.The vertical component of the air motion is usually:

The horizontal movement of air is called ________.

Which of these factors influence the magnitude of the Coriolis force?

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Exam 6: Air Pressure and Winds

Name the three forces that act to cause the air's motion.

In the northern hemisphere,cyclonic winds flow:

The pressure gradient force is directed from higher to lower pressure:

The geostrophic wind describes a situation where the air moves:

-Identify the choice above that represents low pressure center.

The mercury barometer is larger and less portable than an aneroid barometer.

The inventor of the mercury barometer was Sir Francis Bacon.

What is a wind rose?

An elongated region of low pressure is called a ridge.

The prevailing wind is defined as the instantaneous direction of the wind at the moment of observation.

When air moves from the ocean onto land:

If the National Weather Service converted to the metric system,they would most likely report air pressure in which units?

-Identify the choice above that represents high pressure center in the Southern Hemisphere.

A wind direction of 270 degrees means that the wind is blowing from the southeast.

If you're cooking pasta for your big romantic date,you'd better allow a few extra minutes for it to cook once it comes to a boil if you're at a high altitude.

The overall strength of a circulation system is determined by:

The maximum pressure range of the atmosphere is between:

Weather reports of wind express only the horizontal motion of the air.The vertical component of the air motion is usually:

The horizontal movement of air is called ________.

Which of these factors influence the magnitude of the Coriolis force?

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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