Question 1

During the cold phase (La Niña),

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A) higher than normal pressures form across the southern United States. 
B) lower than normal pressures form across the southern United States. 
C) higher than normal pressure are typically centered over Hudson Bay. 
A) higher than normal pressures form across the southern United States. 
B) lower than normal pressures form across the southern United States. 
C) higher than normal pressure are typically centered over Hudson Bay.

Question 2

Midlatitude waters are generally fresher than polar or subtropical zones because

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A) more evaporation,more frontal precipitation. 
B) more evaporation,less frontal precipitation. 
C) less evaporation,less frontal precipitation. 
D) less evaporation,more frontal precipitation. 
A) more evaporation,more frontal precipitation. 
B) more evaporation,less frontal precipitation. 
C) less evaporation,less frontal precipitation. 
D) less evaporation,more frontal precipitation.

Question 3

Which of the following locations is associated with sinking of cold saline waters forming the North Atlantic deep waters (NADW)?

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A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 4

Storms leaving the east side of the Icelandic Low and Azores High will be steered to the

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A) northeast if mainly under the influence of the Icelandic Low. 
B) northeast if mainly under the influence of the Azores High. 
C) southeast if mainly under the influence of the Icelandic Low. 
D) southwest if mainly under the influence of the Azores High. 
A) northeast if mainly under the influence of the Icelandic Low. 
B) northeast if mainly under the influence of the Azores High. 
C) southeast if mainly under the influence of the Icelandic Low. 
D) southwest if mainly under the influence of the Azores High.

Question 5

As a result of cold currents,July SST's are coldest

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A) along the equator. 
B) along the axis of the Atlantic Ocean. 
C) on the east coasts of continents. 
D) on the west coasts of continents. 
A) along the equator. 
B) along the axis of the Atlantic Ocean. 
C) on the east coasts of continents. 
D) on the west coasts of continents.

Question 6

With height,wind speed in the atmosphere would ________.With depth,the effect of wind on the water column would ________.

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A) increase; decrease 
B) increase; increase 
C) decrease; decrease 
D) decrease; increase 
A) increase; decrease 
B) increase; increase 
C) decrease; decrease 
D) decrease; increase

Question 7

A negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)results in warmer than average surface waters at ________ and cooler than average waters at ________.

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A) A; C 
B) A; D 
C) C; A 
D) C; B 
A) A; C 
B) A; D 
C) C; A 
D) C; B

Question 8

This image shows the hypothetical planet in the investigation for the ocean interactions chapter.What type prevailing winds are most likely between 60° N and the North Pole?

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A) Trade winds 
B) Westerlies 
C) Polar easterlies 
D) No winds 
A) Trade winds 
B) Westerlies 
C) Polar easterlies 
D) No winds

Question 9

In polar areas,

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A) as ice melts,water's salinity increases and density decreases. 
B) as ice forms,water's salinity decreases and density increases. 
C) as ice forms,water's salinity increases and density increases. 
D) as ice melts,water's salinity increases and density increases. 
A) as ice melts,water's salinity increases and density decreases. 
B) as ice forms,water's salinity decreases and density increases. 
C) as ice forms,water's salinity increases and density increases. 
D) as ice melts,water's salinity increases and density increases.

Question 10

In regard to ocean salinity,temperature,and density,

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A) heavy tropical rainfall increases salinity and decreases density 
B) high evaporation in subtropical waters decreases salinity and increases density 
C) ice formation in polar zones decreases salinity and density 
D) ice formation in polar zones increases salinity and density 
A) heavy tropical rainfall increases salinity and decreases density 
B) high evaporation in subtropical waters decreases salinity and increases density 
C) ice formation in polar zones decreases salinity and density 
D) ice formation in polar zones increases salinity and density

Question 11

Warm oceanic pools form in areas of

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A) rising,unstable air where much latent heat is released. 
B) descending,stable air where much latent heat is released. 
C) warm water is forced to the surface due to upwelling. 
D) thermoclines near the surface when the sun is closer to the earth. 
A) rising,unstable air where much latent heat is released. 
B) descending,stable air where much latent heat is released. 
C) warm water is forced to the surface due to upwelling. 
D) thermoclines near the surface when the sun is closer to the earth.

Question 12

Which of the following types of data would be the best indication of the phase of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)?

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A) Sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific offshore of Alaska 
B) Air-pressure differences between Perth,Australia and Tibet 
C) Drought in Africa 
D) Temperature of the Gulf Stream 
A) Sea-surface temperatures in the Pacific offshore of Alaska 
B) Air-pressure differences between Perth,Australia and Tibet 
C) Drought in Africa 
D) Temperature of the Gulf Stream

Question 13

During a La Niña phase,excess warm water accumulates in

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A) A. 
B) B. 
C) C. 
D) D. 
A) A. 
B) B. 
C) C. 
D) D.

During the cold phase (La Niña),

Midlatitude waters are generally fresher than polar or subtropical zones because

Which of the following locations is associated with sinking of cold saline waters forming the North Atlantic deep waters (NADW)?

Storms leaving the east side of the Icelandic Low and Azores High will be steered to the

As a result of cold currents,July SST's are coldest

With height,wind speed in the atmosphere would .With depth,the effect of wind on the water column would .

A negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)results in warmer than average surface waters at and cooler than average waters at .

This image shows the hypothetical planet in the investigation for the ocean interactions chapter.What type prevailing winds are most likely between 60° N and the North Pole?

In polar areas,

In regard to ocean salinity,temperature,and density,

Warm oceanic pools form in areas of

Which of the following types of data would be the best indication of the phase of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)?

During a La Niña phase,excess warm water accumulates in

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During the cold phase (La Niña),

Midlatitude waters are generally fresher than polar or subtropical zones because

Which of the following locations is associated with sinking of cold saline waters forming the North Atlantic deep waters (NADW)?

Storms leaving the east side of the Icelandic Low and Azores High will be steered to the

As a result of cold currents,July SST's are coldest

With height,wind speed in the atmosphere would ________.With depth,the effect of wind on the water column would ________.

A negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)results in warmer than average surface waters at ________ and cooler than average waters at ________.

This image shows the hypothetical planet in the investigation for the ocean interactions chapter.What type prevailing winds are most likely between 60° N and the North Pole?

In polar areas,

In regard to ocean salinity,temperature,and density,

Warm oceanic pools form in areas of

Which of the following types of data would be the best indication of the phase of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO)?

During a La Niña phase,excess warm water accumulates in

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Energy and Matter in the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Motion

Atmospheric Moisture

Weather Systems and Severe Weather

Climates Around the World

Water Resources

Understanding Landscapes

Plate Tectonics and Regional Features

Volcanoes,deformation,and Earthquakes

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Streams and Flooding

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Coasts and Changing Sea Levels

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With height,wind speed in the atmosphere would .With depth,the effect of wind on the water column would .

A negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)results in warmer than average surface waters at and cooler than average waters at .