Question 1

The bora and mistral are local names given to chinook winds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One type of lake-effect storm that forms over the Great Lakes is characterized by a vortex shape.These vortices can range from 10 km to 100 km across.Based on their size,these storms would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) microscale. 
B) mesoscale. 
C) synoptic scale. 
D) planetary scale. 
A) microscale. 
B) mesoscale. 
C) synoptic scale. 
D) planetary scale.

Question 3

Haboobs:

Accepted Answer

A) never occur outside of Northern Africa. 
B) do not occur more than once or twice a year. 
C) are usually only a few meters high. 
D) are dust storms triggered by intense thunderstorms. 
A) never occur outside of Northern Africa. 
B) do not occur more than once or twice a year. 
C) are usually only a few meters high. 
D) are dust storms triggered by intense thunderstorms.

Question 4

According to Hadley,the most important factor causing circulation patterns in the atmosphere was:

Accepted Answer

A) high-low pressure distribution. 
B) subsidence. 
C) convection. 
D) equator-pole temperature contrast. 
A) high-low pressure distribution. 
B) subsidence. 
C) convection. 
D) equator-pole temperature contrast.

Question 5

Dust devils and tornadoes form under similar conditions;tornadoes are just much stronger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Surface high pressure zones are usually associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) ascending air. 
B) clear or nearly clear weather. 
C) converging winds. 
D) stormy weather. 
A) ascending air. 
B) clear or nearly clear weather. 
C) converging winds. 
D) stormy weather.

Question 7

The region where the northeast trades meet the southeast trades is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) ITCZ. 
B) hot zone. 
C) high latitudes. 
D) subtropics. 
E) rainforest. 
A) ITCZ. 
B) hot zone. 
C) high latitudes. 
D) subtropics. 
E) rainforest.

Question 8

Which of the following factors contributes to the general subsidence in the latitude zone 20 degrees to 35 degrees?

Accepted Answer

A) both the Coriolis force and radiation cooling 
B) the Coriolis force 
C) radiation cooling of the air 
D) release of latent heat 
A) both the Coriolis force and radiation cooling 
B) the Coriolis force 
C) radiation cooling of the air 
D) release of latent heat

Question 9

Another name for the subtropical high is:

Accepted Answer

A) horse latitudes. 
B) doldrums. 
C) trades. 
D) prevailing westerlies. 
E) subpolar calm. 
A) horse latitudes. 
B) doldrums. 
C) trades. 
D) prevailing westerlies. 
E) subpolar calm.

Question 10

The Sahara and Australian deserts (among others)are associated with which pressure belt?

Accepted Answer

A) subtropical high 
B) subpolar low 
C) equatorial low 
D) polar high 
A) subtropical high 
B) subpolar low 
C) equatorial low 
D) polar high

Question 11

The subpolar low (polar front)is:

Accepted Answer

A) a zone where the polar easterlies and the westerlies converge. 
B) a zone where the trade winds of the two hemispheres meet. 
C) the boundary between frozen and liquid ocean. 
D) the forward edge of the antarctic ice cap. 
A) a zone where the polar easterlies and the westerlies converge. 
B) a zone where the trade winds of the two hemispheres meet. 
C) the boundary between frozen and liquid ocean. 
D) the forward edge of the antarctic ice cap.

Question 12

Microscale winds generally last for:

Accepted Answer

A) a few seconds. 
B) 1 to 2 hours. 
C) 1 to 2 days. 
D) 3 days or longer. 
A) a few seconds. 
B) 1 to 2 hours. 
C) 1 to 2 days. 
D) 3 days or longer.

Question 13

Planetary scale flow such as trade-winds are best classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) microscale. 
B) mesoscale. 
C) synoptic. 
D) macroscale. 
A) microscale. 
B) mesoscale. 
C) synoptic. 
D) macroscale.

Question 14

The wave-like or meandering pattern of the upper level winds in middle latitudes is of major importance for:

Accepted Answer

A) reducing wind speeds in the tropics. 
B) transporting heat between equator and poles. 
C) reducing the Coriolis effect. 
D) causing westerly winds. 
E) causing jet streams. 
A) reducing wind speeds in the tropics. 
B) transporting heat between equator and poles. 
C) reducing the Coriolis effect. 
D) causing westerly winds. 
E) causing jet streams.

Question 15

Sea breezes are more likely at night,while land breezes are more likely during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The slopes of the Indian Himalayas can be some of the rainiest in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The United States does not experience a monsoon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Synoptic scale circulations are of what size,approximately?

Accepted Answer

A) under 1 km 
B) between 1 and 100 km 
C) between 100 and 5000 km 
D) between 1000 and 40,000 km 
A) under 1 km 
B) between 1 and 100 km 
C) between 100 and 5000 km 
D) between 1000 and 40,000 km

Question 19

A primary factor causing monsoon circulations is:

Accepted Answer

A) mountain ranges. 
B) greater temperature changes over continents compared to oceans. 
C) waves in the westerlies. 
D) ocean currents. 
E) Coriolis effect. 
A) mountain ranges. 
B) greater temperature changes over continents compared to oceans. 
C) waves in the westerlies. 
D) ocean currents. 
E) Coriolis effect.

Question 20

Most of the earth's deserts are located in the:

Accepted Answer

A) boundary between liquid and frozen oceans. 
B) tradewind belt. 
C) subsidence areas of subtropical highs. 
D) areas along the polar front. 
E) doldrum belt. 
A) boundary between liquid and frozen oceans. 
B) tradewind belt. 
C) subsidence areas of subtropical highs. 
D) areas along the polar front. 
E) doldrum belt.

The bora and mistral are local names given to chinook winds.

One type of lake-effect storm that forms over the Great Lakes is characterized by a vortex shape.These vortices can range from 10 km to 100 km across.Based on their size,these storms would be classified as:

Haboobs:

According to Hadley,the most important factor causing circulation patterns in the atmosphere was:

Dust devils and tornadoes form under similar conditions;tornadoes are just much stronger.

Surface high pressure zones are usually associated with:

The region where the northeast trades meet the southeast trades is known as the:

Which of the following factors contributes to the general subsidence in the latitude zone 20 degrees to 35 degrees?

Another name for the subtropical high is:

The Sahara and Australian deserts (among others)are associated with which pressure belt?

The subpolar low (polar front)is:

Microscale winds generally last for:

Planetary scale flow such as trade-winds are best classified as:

The wave-like or meandering pattern of the upper level winds in middle latitudes is of major importance for:

Sea breezes are more likely at night,while land breezes are more likely during the day.

The slopes of the Indian Himalayas can be some of the rainiest in the world.

The United States does not experience a monsoon.

Synoptic scale circulations are of what size,approximately?

A primary factor causing monsoon circulations is:

Most of the earth's deserts are located in the:

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Exam 7: Circulation of the Atmosphere

The bora and mistral are local names given to chinook winds.

One type of lake-effect storm that forms over the Great Lakes is characterized by a vortex shape.These vortices can range from 10 km to 100 km across.Based on their size,these storms would be classified as:

Haboobs:

According to Hadley,the most important factor causing circulation patterns in the atmosphere was:

Dust devils and tornadoes form under similar conditions;tornadoes are just much stronger.

Surface high pressure zones are usually associated with:

The region where the northeast trades meet the southeast trades is known as the:

Which of the following factors contributes to the general subsidence in the latitude zone 20 degrees to 35 degrees?

Another name for the subtropical high is:

The Sahara and Australian deserts (among others)are associated with which pressure belt?

The subpolar low (polar front)is:

Microscale winds generally last for:

Planetary scale flow such as trade-winds are best classified as:

The wave-like or meandering pattern of the upper level winds in middle latitudes is of major importance for:

Sea breezes are more likely at night,while land breezes are more likely during the day.

The slopes of the Indian Himalayas can be some of the rainiest in the world.

The United States does not experience a monsoon.

Synoptic scale circulations are of what size,approximately?

A primary factor causing monsoon circulations is:

Most of the earth's deserts are located in the:

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