Question 1

Strong winds blowing over vegetation results in

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A)  physically damaged plants. 
B)  decreased crop productivity. 
C)  rapid water loss. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  physically damaged plants. 
B)  decreased crop productivity. 
C)  rapid water loss. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

Clear air turbulence often occurs near a boundary of high wind shear.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Thermal turbulence above the surface is usually most severe

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A)  immediately after sunset. 
B)  at the time of maximum surface heating. 
C)  around midnight. 
D)  just before sunrise. 
E)  about midmorning,or soon after the minimum temperature is reached. 
A)  immediately after sunset. 
B)  at the time of maximum surface heating. 
C)  around midnight. 
D)  just before sunrise. 
E)  about midmorning,or soon after the minimum temperature is reached. B

Question 4

A sea breeze circulation will reverse direction and become a land breeze

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A)  once every few days. 
B)  at the beginning and the end of the summer. 
C)  several times per day. 
D)  once per day. 
A)  once every few days. 
B)  at the beginning and the end of the summer. 
C)  several times per day. 
D)  once per day.

Question 5

Which of the following is a serious hazard to aircraft?

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A)  molecular viscosity 
B)  laminar flow 
C)  clear-air turbulence 
D)  longwaves in the westerlies 
E)  none of the above 
A)  molecular viscosity 
B)  laminar flow 
C)  clear-air turbulence 
D)  longwaves in the westerlies 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Suppose the wind speed increased from 5 mph to 10 mph.We can conclude that the force exerted by the wind increased by a factor of

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A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 25 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 25

Question 7

Areas along the shores of the Great Lakes often experience a lake breeze circulation.Are these winds different than those associated with a sea breeze circulation? Explain.

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Question 8

How can winds be observed by satellites?

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Question 9

An offshore wind

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A)  blows from land to water. 
B)  blows from water to land. 
C)  blows only at night. 
D)  only blows during the day. 
A)  blows from land to water. 
B)  blows from water to land. 
C)  blows only at night. 
D)  only blows during the day.

Question 10

Summertime weather forecasts for cities on the shores of the Great Lakes often contain the phrase "cooler near the lake".Explain the relevance of this phrase.

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Question 11

A sea or land breeze is caused by

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A)  differences in humidity. 
B)  temperature differences. 
C)  the Coriolis force. 
D)  ocean tides. 
E)  strong surf conditions. 
A)  differences in humidity. 
B)  temperature differences. 
C)  the Coriolis force. 
D)  ocean tides. 
E)  strong surf conditions.

Question 12

The slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules is called

Accepted Answer

A)  eddy viscosity. 
B)  mechanical turbulence. 
C)  molecular viscosity. 
D)  convective turbulence. 
A)  eddy viscosity. 
B)  mechanical turbulence. 
C)  molecular viscosity. 
D)  convective turbulence.

Question 13

Which of the following associations is most accurate?

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A)  microscale - chinook wind 
B)  synoptic scale - sea breeze 
C)  mesoscale - land breeze 
D)  planetary scale - lake breeze 
A)  microscale - chinook wind 
B)  synoptic scale - sea breeze 
C)  mesoscale - land breeze 
D)  planetary scale - lake breeze

Question 14

The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

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A)  wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B)  wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
C)  dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D)  dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
A)  wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B)  wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
C)  dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D)  dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea.

Question 15

Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

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A)  in the afternoon. 
B)  in the early morning. 
C)  around midnight. 
D)  just after sunset. 
E)  just before sunrise. 
A)  in the afternoon. 
B)  in the early morning. 
C)  around midnight. 
D)  just after sunset. 
E)  just before sunrise.

Question 16

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear,calm weather,it is a good bet that

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A)  the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean. 
B)  an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor. 
C)  it is raining offshore. 
D)  it is a period of high tides. 
E)  there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific. 
A)  the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean. 
B)  an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor. 
C)  it is raining offshore. 
D)  it is a period of high tides. 
E)  there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific.

Question 17

The nighttime counterpart of the sea breeze circulation is called a

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A)  chinook. 
B)  Santa Ana. 
C)  land breeze. 
D)  night breeze. 
E)  foehn. 
A)  chinook. 
B)  Santa Ana. 
C)  land breeze. 
D)  night breeze. 
E)  foehn.

Question 18

The land/sea breeze,lake breeze,and mountain/valley breeze are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  thermal circulations. 
B)  mechanical circulations. 
C)  atmospheric longwave circulations. 
A)  thermal circulations. 
B)  mechanical circulations. 
C)  atmospheric longwave circulations.

Question 19

The wind's speed generally increases with height above the earth's surface because

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A)  only the lowest layer of air rotates with the earth. 
B)  air temperature normally decreases with height. 
C)  wind instruments are not accurate at the earth's surface. 
D)  friction with the earth's surface slows the air near the ground. 
E)  air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface. 
A)  only the lowest layer of air rotates with the earth. 
B)  air temperature normally decreases with height. 
C)  wind instruments are not accurate at the earth's surface. 
D)  friction with the earth's surface slows the air near the ground. 
E)  air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface.

Question 20

The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  variation in air temperature. 
B)  wind blowing around a frozen surface. 
C)  snowflakes striking one another but not sticking together. 
D)  eddies of higher air density. 
E)  wind lifting,then lowering small objects at the surface. 
A)  variation in air temperature. 
B)  wind blowing around a frozen surface. 
C)  snowflakes striking one another but not sticking together. 
D)  eddies of higher air density. 
E)  wind lifting,then lowering small objects at the surface.

Strong winds blowing over vegetation results in

Clear air turbulence often occurs near a boundary of high wind shear.

Thermal turbulence above the surface is usually most severe

A sea breeze circulation will reverse direction and become a land breeze

Which of the following is a serious hazard to aircraft?

Suppose the wind speed increased from 5 mph to 10 mph.We can conclude that the force exerted by the wind increased by a factor of

Areas along the shores of the Great Lakes often experience a lake breeze circulation.Are these winds different than those associated with a sea breeze circulation? Explain.

How can winds be observed by satellites?

An offshore wind

Summertime weather forecasts for cities on the shores of the Great Lakes often contain the phrase "cooler near the lake".Explain the relevance of this phrase.

A sea or land breeze is caused by

The slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules is called

Which of the following associations is most accurate?

The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear,calm weather,it is a good bet that

The nighttime counterpart of the sea breeze circulation is called a

The land/sea breeze,lake breeze,and mountain/valley breeze are examples of

The wind's speed generally increases with height above the earth's surface because

The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

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Exam 9: Wind: Small Scale and Local Systems

Strong winds blowing over vegetation results in

Clear air turbulence often occurs near a boundary of high wind shear.

Thermal turbulence above the surface is usually most severe

A sea breeze circulation will reverse direction and become a land breeze

Which of the following is a serious hazard to aircraft?

Suppose the wind speed increased from 5 mph to 10 mph.We can conclude that the force exerted by the wind increased by a factor of

Areas along the shores of the Great Lakes often experience a lake breeze circulation.Are these winds different than those associated with a sea breeze circulation? Explain.

How can winds be observed by satellites?

An offshore wind

Summertime weather forecasts for cities on the shores of the Great Lakes often contain the phrase "cooler near the lake".Explain the relevance of this phrase.

A sea or land breeze is caused by

The slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules is called

Which of the following associations is most accurate?

The winter monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear,calm weather,it is a good bet that

The nighttime counterpart of the sea breeze circulation is called a

The land/sea breeze,lake breeze,and mountain/valley breeze are examples of

The wind's speed generally increases with height above the earth's surface because

The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy: Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind: Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle-Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

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