Question 1

If the pressure were 1020 millibars,it would be considered higher than average.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Coriolis effect only applies to atmospheric motions;aircraft,rockets,people,etc.are not influenced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Consider the pressure data recorded at Albany International Airport on September 27,2011.What statement can you make about the weather Albany is likely to experience soon?

Accepted Answer

A) Winds at Albany will likely be calming down. 
B) Albany is likely to experience rain or storms soon. 
C) Albany should have clearing skies. 
D) Albany will definitely have a tornado within the hour. 
A) Winds at Albany will likely be calming down. 
B) Albany is likely to experience rain or storms soon. 
C) Albany should have clearing skies. 
D) Albany will definitely have a tornado within the hour.

Question 4

The Coriolis effect causes all moving objects to deflect to their right in the northern hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An aerovane is commonly used to measure:

Accepted Answer

A) wind direction only. 
B) wind speed only. 
C) both wind direction and wind speed. 
D) pressure gradient force only. 
A) wind direction only. 
B) wind speed only. 
C) both wind direction and wind speed. 
D) pressure gradient force only.

Question 6

The Coriolis effect occurs because of this characteristic of the earth:

Accepted Answer

A) its magnetic field. 
B) its atmosphere. 
C) its rotation. 
D) its dense core. 
A) its magnetic field. 
B) its atmosphere. 
C) its rotation. 
D) its dense core.

Question 7

When winds blow parallel to the isobars,which is usually the case for winds aloft,it is termed a(n)________ wind.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When winds blow parallel to the isobars,which...

Question 8

The country that produces the greatest amount of wind energy is:

Accepted Answer

A) Germany. 
B) the United States. 
C) China. 
D) Italy. 
A) Germany. 
B) the United States. 
C) China. 
D) Italy.

Question 9

At a given pressure value,the air density will be highest when the temperature is coldest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Low air pressure zones are associated with cloudy skies and stormy weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The effect of friction on the wind alters its:

Accepted Answer

A) viscosity. 
B) heat content. 
C) density. 
D) speed and direction. 
E) speed only. 
A) viscosity. 
B) heat content. 
C) density. 
D) speed and direction. 
E) speed only.

Question 12

The best explanation for the cause of atmospheric pressure is:

Accepted Answer

A) weight of the air above. 
B) air temperature. 
C) air compression. 
D) wind force. 
E) air density. 
A) weight of the air above. 
B) air temperature. 
C) air compression. 
D) wind force. 
E) air density.

Question 13

As seen by an observer on Earth,the Coriolis effect is an illusion;no deflection can actually be measured.

Accepted Answer

A) false 
B) false,but only near the poles 
C) true,but only near the poles 
D) true 
A) false 
B) false,but only near the poles 
C) true,but only near the poles 
D) true

Question 14

Instead of the air flowing straight out of a high pressure system,it spirals out in a clockwise direction.The cause of the clockwise spiraling motion is:

Accepted Answer

A) pressure gradient force. 
B) centripetal force. 
C) Coriolis force. 
D) inertia. 
E) turbulence. 
A) pressure gradient force. 
B) centripetal force. 
C) Coriolis force. 
D) inertia. 
E) turbulence.

Question 15

Air pressure drops ________ with altitude in a column of cold (dense)air than in a column of warm (less dense)air.

Accepted Answer

A) equally 
B) more slowly 
C) less significantly 
D) more rapidly 
A) equally 
B) more slowly 
C) less significantly 
D) more rapidly

Question 16

-Refer to the map above.What best explains the high wind speeds found immediately around the low pressure center (L)?

Accepted Answer

A) the dramatically lower temperatures in the area 
B) increased friction 
C) the comparatively high pressure gradient in the area 
D) the higher humidity associated with low pressures 
A) the dramatically lower temperatures in the area 
B) increased friction 
C) the comparatively high pressure gradient in the area 
D) the higher humidity associated with low pressures

Question 17

Circulations in the earth's atmosphere are fundamentally caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) heating of the ozone layer. 
B) frontal storm systems. 
C) ocean currents. 
D) gravity. 
E) temperature contrasts between different locations. 
A) heating of the ozone layer. 
B) frontal storm systems. 
C) ocean currents. 
D) gravity. 
E) temperature contrasts between different locations.

Question 18

Why are clouds and precipitation associated with surface low pressure systems?

Accepted Answer

The converging surfa

Question 19

A southwest wind blows toward the northeast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which option above is generally associated with "fair" weather?

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

If the pressure were 1020 millibars,it would be considered higher than average.

The Coriolis effect only applies to atmospheric motions;aircraft,rockets,people,etc.are not influenced.

Consider the pressure data recorded at Albany International Airport on September 27,2011.What statement can you make about the weather Albany is likely to experience soon?

The Coriolis effect causes all moving objects to deflect to their right in the northern hemisphere.

An aerovane is commonly used to measure:

The Coriolis effect occurs because of this characteristic of the earth:

When winds blow parallel to the isobars,which is usually the case for winds aloft,it is termed a(n)________ wind.

The country that produces the greatest amount of wind energy is:

At a given pressure value,the air density will be highest when the temperature is coldest.

Low air pressure zones are associated with cloudy skies and stormy weather.

The effect of friction on the wind alters its:

The best explanation for the cause of atmospheric pressure is:

As seen by an observer on Earth,the Coriolis effect is an illusion;no deflection can actually be measured.

Instead of the air flowing straight out of a high pressure system,it spirals out in a clockwise direction.The cause of the clockwise spiraling motion is:

Air pressure drops ________ with altitude in a column of cold (dense)air than in a column of warm (less dense)air.

-Refer to the map above.What best explains the high wind speeds found immediately around the low pressure center (L)?

Circulations in the earth's atmosphere are fundamentally caused by:

Why are clouds and precipitation associated with surface low pressure systems?

A southwest wind blows toward the northeast.

Which option above is generally associated with "fair" weather?

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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

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Exam 6: Air Pressure and Winds

If the pressure were 1020 millibars,it would be considered higher than average.

The Coriolis effect only applies to atmospheric motions;aircraft,rockets,people,etc.are not influenced.

Consider the pressure data recorded at Albany International Airport on September 27,2011.What statement can you make about the weather Albany is likely to experience soon?

The Coriolis effect causes all moving objects to deflect to their right in the northern hemisphere.

An aerovane is commonly used to measure:

The Coriolis effect occurs because of this characteristic of the earth:

When winds blow parallel to the isobars,which is usually the case for winds aloft,it is termed a(n)________ wind.

The country that produces the greatest amount of wind energy is:

At a given pressure value,the air density will be highest when the temperature is coldest.

Low air pressure zones are associated with cloudy skies and stormy weather.

The effect of friction on the wind alters its:

The best explanation for the cause of atmospheric pressure is:

As seen by an observer on Earth,the Coriolis effect is an illusion;no deflection can actually be measured.

Instead of the air flowing straight out of a high pressure system,it spirals out in a clockwise direction.The cause of the clockwise spiraling motion is:

Air pressure drops ________ with altitude in a column of cold (dense)air than in a column of warm (less dense)air.

-Refer to the map above.What best explains the high wind speeds found immediately around the low pressure center (L)?

Circulations in the earth's atmosphere are fundamentally caused by:

Why are clouds and precipitation associated with surface low pressure systems?

A southwest wind blows toward the northeast.

Which option above is generally associated with "fair" weather?

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

Filters