Question 1

Which of these winds is not influenced very much by the Coriolis effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Northeast trades 
B) mid latitude westerlies 
C) sea breeze 
D) jet stream 
A) Northeast trades 
B) mid latitude westerlies 
C) sea breeze 
D) jet stream

Question 2

The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as the result of his kite experiments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average.From this,you can reasonably conclude that a La Ni   a event may be in progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The direction of the prevailing winds at mid- and upper levels in the troposphere is from the west.List the two factors that cause this westerly direction to prevail.

Accepted Answer

Equator to pole temp

Question 5

The Southern Oscillation refers to a change in surface pressure over the south Atlantic Ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A Santa Ana (or Chinook or Foehn)wind is a:

Accepted Answer

A) wind that is peculiar to the China mainland. 
B) wind associated with a blizzard. 
C) cold,damp wind blowing off snow fields. 
D) very dry,warm wind coming down a mountain slope. 
A) wind that is peculiar to the China mainland. 
B) wind associated with a blizzard. 
C) cold,damp wind blowing off snow fields. 
D) very dry,warm wind coming down a mountain slope.

Question 7

Jet stream winds are completely distinct from the midlatitude westerlies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Winds are usually named for:

Accepted Answer

A) the direction or place to which they are heading. 
B) the direction or place from which they are blowing. 
C) the approximate latitude of their origin. 
D) the altitude where they are strongest. 
A) the direction or place to which they are heading. 
B) the direction or place from which they are blowing. 
C) the approximate latitude of their origin. 
D) the altitude where they are strongest.

Question 9

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) sea breeze - day time 
B) land breeze - blows from the sea onto the land 
C) mountain breeze - night time 
D) chinooks - leeward side of mountains 
A) sea breeze - day time 
B) land breeze - blows from the sea onto the land 
C) mountain breeze - night time 
D) chinooks - leeward side of mountains

Question 10

The areas of abundant rainfall on the earth tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A) in midlatitudes. 
B) in polar regions. 
C) near the equator and in midlatitudes. 
D) near the equator. 
E) over oceans. 
A) in midlatitudes. 
B) in polar regions. 
C) near the equator and in midlatitudes. 
D) near the equator. 
E) over oceans.

Question 11

Taken as a whole,the large scale or general circulation patterns of the atmosphere exist:

Accepted Answer

A) as nature's method of balancing heat energy differences. 
B) as a result of Earth's motion through space. 
C) because of the earth's rotation. 
D) as a cause of temperature contrasts. 
E) as a result of the different landforms on Earth's surface. 
A) as nature's method of balancing heat energy differences. 
B) as a result of Earth's motion through space. 
C) because of the earth's rotation. 
D) as a cause of temperature contrasts. 
E) as a result of the different landforms on Earth's surface.

Question 12

The strong Siberian high becomes well developed in the summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

George Hadley correctly described the general circulation of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The large rainfall totals associated with the Indian monsoon occur when:

Accepted Answer

A) the winds shift to the north,blowing off of the Eurasian subcontinent. 
B) the ITCZ shifts to the north,near the Himalaya Mountains. 
C) high pressure develops over the Indian subcontinent. 
D) the ITCZ shifts south towards the Tropic of Capricorn. 
A) the winds shift to the north,blowing off of the Eurasian subcontinent. 
B) the ITCZ shifts to the north,near the Himalaya Mountains. 
C) high pressure develops over the Indian subcontinent. 
D) the ITCZ shifts south towards the Tropic of Capricorn.

Question 15

Why do westerly winds prevail at upper altitudes?

Accepted Answer

A) rotation of the earth 
B) lower air density 
C) absence of friction 
D) rotation of the earth and equator to pole temperature contrast 
E) equator to pole temperature contrast 
A) rotation of the earth 
B) lower air density 
C) absence of friction 
D) rotation of the earth and equator to pole temperature contrast 
E) equator to pole temperature contrast

Question 16

When are upper air winds fastest?

Accepted Answer

A) anytime surface temperature gradients are weak 
B) in summer 
C) in winter 
D) These winds maintain about the same speed throughout the year. 
A) anytime surface temperature gradients are weak 
B) in summer 
C) in winter 
D) These winds maintain about the same speed throughout the year.

Question 17

The southeast and northeast trades converge at the ________.

Accepted Answer

Intertropi

Question 18

The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) the Tropic of Cancer 
B) the equator 
C) the midlatitudes 
D) the poles 
A) the Tropic of Cancer 
B) the equator 
C) the midlatitudes 
D) the poles

Question 19

Chinook and foehn winds are warm because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are warmed adiabatically as they sink downslope. 
B) they blow out of areas experiencing intense solar heating. 
C) they occur primarily in deserts. 
D) they only occur in the tropics. 
A) they are warmed adiabatically as they sink downslope. 
B) they blow out of areas experiencing intense solar heating. 
C) they occur primarily in deserts. 
D) they only occur in the tropics.

Question 20

How do mountain ranges alter precipitation patterns?

Accepted Answer

If the prevailing wind direction is agai

Which of these winds is not influenced very much by the Coriolis effect?

The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as the result of his kite experiments.

You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average.From this,you can reasonably conclude that a La Ni a event may be in progress.

The direction of the prevailing winds at mid- and upper levels in the troposphere is from the west.List the two factors that cause this westerly direction to prevail.

The Southern Oscillation refers to a change in surface pressure over the south Atlantic Ocean.

A Santa Ana (or Chinook or Foehn)wind is a:

Jet stream winds are completely distinct from the midlatitude westerlies.

Winds are usually named for:

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

The areas of abundant rainfall on the earth tend to be:

Taken as a whole,the large scale or general circulation patterns of the atmosphere exist:

The strong Siberian high becomes well developed in the summer.

George Hadley correctly described the general circulation of the atmosphere.

The large rainfall totals associated with the Indian monsoon occur when:

Why do westerly winds prevail at upper altitudes?

When are upper air winds fastest?

The southeast and northeast trades converge at the ________.

The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)?

Chinook and foehn winds are warm because:

How do mountain ranges alter precipitation patterns?

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Exam 7: Circulation of the Atmosphere

Which of these winds is not influenced very much by the Coriolis effect?

The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as the result of his kite experiments.

You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average.From this,you can reasonably conclude that a La Ni a event may be in progress.

The direction of the prevailing winds at mid- and upper levels in the troposphere is from the west.List the two factors that cause this westerly direction to prevail.

The Southern Oscillation refers to a change in surface pressure over the south Atlantic Ocean.

A Santa Ana (or Chinook or Foehn)wind is a:

Jet stream winds are completely distinct from the midlatitude westerlies.

Winds are usually named for:

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

The areas of abundant rainfall on the earth tend to be:

Taken as a whole,the large scale or general circulation patterns of the atmosphere exist:

The strong Siberian high becomes well developed in the summer.

George Hadley correctly described the general circulation of the atmosphere.

The large rainfall totals associated with the Indian monsoon occur when:

Why do westerly winds prevail at upper altitudes?

When are upper air winds fastest?

The southeast and northeast trades converge at the ________.

The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)?

Chinook and foehn winds are warm because:

How do mountain ranges alter precipitation patterns?

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

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