Question 1

Another term for Earth's vorticity is ____________________ vorticity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another term for Earth's vorticity is ____________________...

Question 2

The entrance region occurs ____ of a jet streak, while the exit region occurs ____ of the jet streak.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​downwind; upwind 
B)  ​upwind; downwind 
C)  ​ahead; above 
D)  ​downwind; above 
E)  ​above; below 
A)  ​downwind; upwind 
B)  ​upwind; downwind 
C)  ​ahead; above 
D)  ​downwind; above 
E)  ​above; below

Question 3

Compare shortwaves and long waves.​

Accepted Answer

​Longwaves are also known as planetary w

Question 4

In the Southern Hemisphere, convergence and divergence play a role in the development of middle latitude cyclones.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs, the atmosphere is called​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​barotropic. 
B)  ​geostrophic. 
C)  ​hydrostatic. 
D)  ​baroclinic. 
E)  ​barometric. 
A)  ​barotropic. 
B)  ​geostrophic. 
C)  ​hydrostatic. 
D)  ​baroclinic. 
E)  ​barometric.

Question 6

In a mid-latitude cyclone, an upper-level pool of cold air that has broken away from the main flow is called a​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cut-off low. 
B)  ​shortwave. 
C)  ​wave cyclone. 
D)  ​lee-side low. 
E)  ​jet streak. 
A)  ​cut-off low. 
B)  ​shortwave. 
C)  ​wave cyclone. 
D)  ​lee-side low. 
E)  ​jet streak.

Question 7

Which region is considered to be a region where cyclogenesis often occurs?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains 
B)  ​western slopes of the Rocky Mountains 
C)  ​California 
D)  ​Portland 
E)  ​Europe 
A)  ​eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains 
B)  ​western slopes of the Rocky Mountains 
C)  ​California 
D)  ​Portland 
E)  ​Europe

Question 8

Vorticity refers to the​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​rising and sinking of air along weather fronts. 
B)  ​formation of clouds. 
C)  ​spin of air parcels. 
D)  ​changing of the seasons. 
E)  ​development of a wave cyclone. 
A)  ​rising and sinking of air along weather fronts. 
B)  ​formation of clouds. 
C)  ​spin of air parcels. 
D)  ​changing of the seasons. 
E)  ​development of a wave cyclone.

Question 9

The polar jet stream removes air above the surface cyclone and supplies air to the surface anticyclone.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Aloft, waves are a fundamental feature of an unevenly heated, rotating sphere, such as Earth.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An upper-level trough that shows retrograde motion would be moving toward the​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​west. 
B)  ​east. 
C)  ​north. 
D)  ​south. 
E)  ​northeast. 
A)  ​west. 
B)  ​east. 
C)  ​north. 
D)  ​south. 
E)  ​northeast.

Question 13

What type of clouds indicate that a storm is still developing and intensifying?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​cumulus 
B)  ​stratus 
C)  ​period 
D)  ​semicolon 
E)  ​comma 
A)  ​cumulus 
B)  ​stratus 
C)  ​period 
D)  ​semicolon 
E)  ​comma

Question 14

Divergence aloft means that within this region, more air is leaving than is entering.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cyclones that normally move northeastward along the Atlantic Coast, bringing high winds and heavy snow or rain to coastal areas, are referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

northeaste

Question 16

​When an upper-level low lies directly above a surface low,

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the surface low will probably weaken. 
B)  ​thunderstorms will develop. 
C)  ​a wave cyclone will begin to form. 
D)  ​the pressure of the surface low will decrease. 
E)  ​cyclogenesis will occur. 
A)  ​the surface low will probably weaken. 
B)  ​thunderstorms will develop. 
C)  ​a wave cyclone will begin to form. 
D)  ​the pressure of the surface low will decrease. 
E)  ​cyclogenesis will occur.

Question 17

Strong storms that develop over water, poleward of the polar front, are called​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​nor'easters. 
B)  ​upslope lows. 
C)  ​lee-side lows. 
D)  ​polar lows. 
E)  ​tropical lows. 
A)  ​nor'easters. 
B)  ​upslope lows. 
C)  ​lee-side lows. 
D)  ​polar lows. 
E)  ​tropical lows.

Question 18

State the mechanism for developing mid-latitude cyclonic and anticyclonic storms.
​

Accepted Answer

​When upper-level divergence is stronger

Question 19

Explain the relationship between the polar jet stream and development of cyclones.

Accepted Answer

In order for middle-latitude cyclones to

Question 20

Generally, a polar low's development is enhanced if an upper trough lies to the ____ of the surface system and a shortwave disturbs the flow aloft.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​north 
B)  ​east 
C)  ​south 
D)  ​west 
E)  ​north or south 
A)  ​north 
B)  ​east 
C)  ​south 
D)  ​west 
E)  ​north or south

Another term for Earth's vorticity is ____________________ vorticity.

The entrance region occurs of a jet streak, while the exit region occurs of the jet streak.

Compare shortwaves and long waves.

In the Southern Hemisphere, convergence and divergence play a role in the development of middle latitude cyclones.

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs, the atmosphere is called

In a mid-latitude cyclone, an upper-level pool of cold air that has broken away from the main flow is called a

Which region is considered to be a region where cyclogenesis often occurs?

Vorticity refers to the

The polar jet stream removes air above the surface cyclone and supplies air to the surface anticyclone.

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.

Aloft, waves are a fundamental feature of an unevenly heated, rotating sphere, such as Earth.

An upper-level trough that shows retrograde motion would be moving toward the

What type of clouds indicate that a storm is still developing and intensifying?

Divergence aloft means that within this region, more air is leaving than is entering.

Cyclones that normally move northeastward along the Atlantic Coast, bringing high winds and heavy snow or rain to coastal areas, are referred to as ____________________.

When an upper-level low lies directly above a surface low,

Strong storms that develop over water, poleward of the polar front, are called

State the mechanism for developing mid-latitude cyclonic and anticyclonic storms.

Explain the relationship between the polar jet stream and development of cyclones.

Generally, a polar low's development is enhanced if an upper trough lies to the ____ of the surface system and a shortwave disturbs the flow aloft.

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Exam 12: Middle Latitude Cyclones

Another term for Earth's vorticity is ____________________ vorticity.

The entrance region occurs ____ of a jet streak, while the exit region occurs ____ of the jet streak.​

Compare shortwaves and long waves.​

In the Southern Hemisphere, convergence and divergence play a role in the development of middle latitude cyclones.​

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs, the atmosphere is called​

In a mid-latitude cyclone, an upper-level pool of cold air that has broken away from the main flow is called a​

Which region is considered to be a region where cyclogenesis often occurs?​

Vorticity refers to the​

The polar jet stream removes air above the surface cyclone and supplies air to the surface anticyclone.​

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.​

Aloft, waves are a fundamental feature of an unevenly heated, rotating sphere, such as Earth.​

An upper-level trough that shows retrograde motion would be moving toward the​

What type of clouds indicate that a storm is still developing and intensifying?​

Divergence aloft means that within this region, more air is leaving than is entering.​

Cyclones that normally move northeastward along the Atlantic Coast, bringing high winds and heavy snow or rain to coastal areas, are referred to as ____________________.

​When an upper-level low lies directly above a surface low,

Strong storms that develop over water, poleward of the polar front, are called​

State the mechanism for developing mid-latitude cyclonic and anticyclonic storms. ​

Explain the relationship between the polar jet stream and development of cyclones.

Generally, a polar low's development is enhanced if an upper trough lies to the ____ of the surface system and a shortwave disturbs the flow aloft.​

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 - Small-Scale and Local Systems

Wind - Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light - Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

The entrance region occurs of a jet streak, while the exit region occurs of the jet streak.

Compare shortwaves and long waves.

In the Southern Hemisphere, convergence and divergence play a role in the development of middle latitude cyclones.

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours) and temperature advection occurs, the atmosphere is called

In a mid-latitude cyclone, an upper-level pool of cold air that has broken away from the main flow is called a

Which region is considered to be a region where cyclogenesis often occurs?

Vorticity refers to the

The polar jet stream removes air above the surface cyclone and supplies air to the surface anticyclone.

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.

Aloft, waves are a fundamental feature of an unevenly heated, rotating sphere, such as Earth.

An upper-level trough that shows retrograde motion would be moving toward the

What type of clouds indicate that a storm is still developing and intensifying?

Divergence aloft means that within this region, more air is leaving than is entering.

When an upper-level low lies directly above a surface low,

Strong storms that develop over water, poleward of the polar front, are called

State the mechanism for developing mid-latitude cyclonic and anticyclonic storms.

Generally, a polar low's development is enhanced if an upper trough lies to the ____ of the surface system and a shortwave disturbs the flow aloft.