Question 1

Sketch the wind flow patterns around surface high and low pressure centers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Accepted Answer

In the Northern Hemisphere, the wind flo

Question 2

Explain briefly why upper-level winds at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere generally blow from west to east.In what direction do upper level winds at middle latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere blow?

Accepted Answer

Upper-level winds at middle latitudes in

Question 3

Suppose that the winds aloft are geostrophic and blowing from the north.Low pressure is located to the east.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Winds blow slightly inward around surface low pressure centers in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The surface air around a strengthening low pressure area normally __________,while aloft,above the system,the air normally __________.

Accepted Answer

A) diverges,diverges 
B) diverges,converges 
C) converges,converges 
D) converges,diverges 
A) diverges,diverges 
B) diverges,converges 
C) converges,converges 
D) converges,diverges

Sketch the wind flow patterns around surface high and low pressure centers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Explain briefly why upper-level winds at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere generally blow from west to east.In what direction do upper level winds at middle latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere blow?

Suppose that the winds aloft are geostrophic and blowing from the north.Low pressure is located to the east.

Winds blow slightly inward around surface low pressure centers in the Southern Hemisphere.

The surface air around a strengthening low pressure area normally ,while aloft,above the system,the air normally .

The Turbulent Atmosphere

Energy That Drives the Storms

Temperature and Humidity Extremes

Condensation in the Atmosphere

Clouds and Stability

Precipitation Extremes

Wind Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Mid-Latitude Cyclonic Storms

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting

The Earths Changing Climate

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Exam 7: Atmospheric Motions

Sketch the wind flow patterns around surface high and low pressure centers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Explain briefly why upper-level winds at middle latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere generally blow from west to east.In what direction do upper level winds at middle latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere blow?

Suppose that the winds aloft are geostrophic and blowing from the north.Low pressure is located to the east.

Winds blow slightly inward around surface low pressure centers in the Southern Hemisphere.

The surface air around a strengthening low pressure area normally __________,while aloft,above the system,the air normally __________.

The Turbulent Atmosphere

Energy That Drives the Storms

Temperature and Humidity Extremes

Condensation in the Atmosphere

Clouds and Stability

Precipitation Extremes

Wind Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Mid-Latitude Cyclonic Storms

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting

The Earths Changing Climate

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The surface air around a strengthening low pressure area normally ,while aloft,above the system,the air normally .