Question 1

Examine the figure. Which of the four lettered latitudes would be the most likely site for clear skies?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In the United States, prevailing winds move the "weather" from east to west across the continent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In general, regions influenced by high pressure, with its associated subsidence and divergent winds, experience ________ conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In general, regions influenced by high pressure,...

Question 4

An anemometer measures ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  atmospheric pressure
B)  wind direction
C)  precipitation
D)  wind speedE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of these factors influence the magnitude of the Coriolis force?

Accepted Answer

A)  wind speed
B)  latitude
C)  wind direction
D)  both wind speed and latitudeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following does not contribute to controlling the motion of the wind?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure gradient force
B)  Coriolis effect
C)  friction
D)  ozone layer (and hole) E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Standard sea level pressure is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  about 1084 mb (32.01 inches of mercury) 
B)  about 1013 mb (29.92 inches of mercury) 
C)  about 902 mb (26.71 inches of mercury) 
D)  about 870 mb (25.70 inches of mercury) E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A sea breeze usually originates during the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  evening and flows toward the land
B)  day and flows toward the land
C)  evening and flows toward the water
D)  day and flows toward the waterE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Anticyclones characteristically have winds blowing out from their centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Polar easterlies may dominate Alaska's prevailing winds, and NE trade winds may dominate in Hawaii, but ________ dominate the prevailing winds of the "lower 48" (contiguous)United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Polar easterlies may dominate Alaska's prevailing winds,...

Question 11

Upper air winds are unaffected by the Coriolis force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the four lettered locations on the map would have the highest pressure gradient (and thus, the highest potential for winds) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

If Earth were not rotating, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it would lose its atmosphere
B)  air would move directly from high to low pressure
C)  all air would move in one direction only
D)  friction would be eliminatedE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises:  a night-time wind in coastal regions, moving seaward
 a day-time wind in coastal regions, moving inland
 a surface region of low atmospheric pressure around which winds spiral inwards
 a surface region of high atmospheric pressure around which winds spiral outwards
 a device that measures wind speed, but not direction
 a device that measures wind direction, but not speed
 the equatorial low-pressure zone
 air movement the occurs between the equator and the subtropical high

Accepted Answer

The Answer of cyclone and anticyclone and anemometer and wind is...

Question 15

Together, a high-pressure center and the Coriolis effect produce ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hurricanes
B)  cyclones
C)  anticyclones
D)  Hadley cellsE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the four breezes shown in this figure best illustrates a land breeze?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Identify and label the following four features on this diagram:
a. equatorial low
b. polar front
c. subtropical high
d. polar high

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and label the following four features...

Question 18

Examine this map view of isobars (blue lines) and wind directions (red arrows) . Based on the information in this map, what kind of winds are these most likely to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  surface winds
B)  geostrophic winds
C)  winds on a non-rotating Earth
D)  Santa Ana windsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

An instrument that measures air pressure using a partially evacuated chamber is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An instrument that measures air pressure using...

Question 20

The Coriolis effect influences wind speed but not wind direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: The Atmosphere in Motion

Which of these factors influence the magnitude of the Coriolis force?

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In general, regions influenced by high pressure, with its associated subsidence and divergent winds, experience ________ conditions.

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Together, a high-pressure center and the Coriolis effect produce ________.

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The Coriolis effect influences wind speed but not wind direction.

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Which of the four lettered locations on the map would have the highest pressure gradient (and thus, the highest potential for winds) ?

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Standard sea level pressure is ________.

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Identify and label the following four features on this diagram: a. equatorial low b. polar front c. subtropical high d. polar high

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Which of the following does not contribute to controlling the motion of the wind?

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Polar easterlies may dominate Alaska's prevailing winds, and NE trade winds may dominate in Hawaii, but ________ dominate the prevailing winds of the "lower 48" (contiguous)United States.

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Anticyclones characteristically have winds blowing out from their centers.

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Examine this map view of isobars (blue lines) and wind directions (red arrows) . Based on the information in this map, what kind of winds are these most likely to be?

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An instrument that measures air pressure using a partially evacuated chamber is called a(n)________.

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A sea breeze usually originates during the ________.

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An anemometer measures ________.

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Match the descriptions and locations with one of the three principle kinds of volcanoes

If Earth were not rotating, ________.

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Examine the figure. Which of the four lettered latitudes would be the most likely site for clear skies?

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In the United States, prevailing winds move the "weather" from east to west across the continent.

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Which of the four breezes shown in this figure best illustrates a land breeze?

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Upper air winds are unaffected by the Coriolis force.

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Exam 13: The Atmosphere in Motion

Which of these factors influence the magnitude of the Coriolis force?

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In general, regions influenced by high pressure, with its associated subsidence and divergent winds, experience ________ conditions.

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Together, a high-pressure center and the Coriolis effect produce ________.

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The Coriolis effect influences wind speed but not wind direction.

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Which of the four lettered locations on the map would have the highest pressure gradient (and thus, the highest potential for winds) ?

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Standard sea level pressure is ________.

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Identify and label the following four features on this diagram: a. equatorial low b. polar front c. subtropical high d. polar high

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Which of the following does not contribute to controlling the motion of the wind?

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Polar easterlies may dominate Alaska's prevailing winds, and NE trade winds may dominate in Hawaii, but ________ dominate the prevailing winds of the "lower 48" (contiguous)United States.

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Anticyclones characteristically have winds blowing out from their centers.

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Examine this map view of isobars (blue lines) and wind directions (red arrows) . Based on the information in this map, what kind of winds are these most likely to be?

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An instrument that measures air pressure using a partially evacuated chamber is called a(n)________.

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A sea breeze usually originates during the ________.

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An anemometer measures ________.

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Match the descriptions and locations with one of the three principle kinds of volcanoes

If Earth were not rotating, ________.

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Examine the figure. Which of the four lettered latitudes would be the most likely site for clear skies?

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In the United States, prevailing winds move the "weather" from east to west across the continent.

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Which of the four breezes shown in this figure best illustrates a land breeze?

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Upper air winds are unaffected by the Coriolis force.

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