Question 1

​A sea or land breeze is caused by

Accepted Answer

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. B

Question 2

​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. 
D)  ​thermal turbulences. 
E)  ​frictional processes. 
A)  ​thermal circulations. 
B)  ​mechanical circulations. 
C)  ​atmospheric longwave circulations. 
D)  ​thermal turbulences. 
E)  ​frictional processes. A

Question 3

The shape of a sand dune reveals the prevailing wind direction that existed during its formation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

At many locations, the wind blows more frequently from one direction than from any other. The ____________________ is the name given to the wind direction most often observed during a given time period.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At many locations, the wind blows more...

Question 5

​Wind blowing with sufficient force to rip the roof off buildings

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is common. 
B)  ​is impossible. 
C)  ​is uncommon. 
D)  ​happens during every storm. 
E)  ​only happens during snowstorms. 
A)  ​is common. 
B)  ​is impossible. 
C)  ​is uncommon. 
D)  ​happens during every storm. 
E)  ​only happens during snowstorms.

Question 6

Explain how Florida's sea breezes can increase the potential for wildfires.

Accepted Answer

In general, sea breezes in Florida help

Question 7

The difference in surface wind speed between morning and afternoon is typically greater on a clear, sunny day than on a cloudy, overcast day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

Accepted Answer

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 9

A katabatic wind is a cold and ____________________ wind.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A katabatic wind is a cold and...

Question 10

​Which association is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

In the northeastern half of the United States, the prevailing wind in winter is northwest and in summer it is southwest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the composition of the obstacle. 
B)  ​the size and shape of the obstacle. 
C)  ​the wind direction. 
D)  ​topography of the surrounding landscape. 
E)  ​elevation where the obstacle is located. 
A)  ​the composition of the obstacle. 
B)  ​the size and shape of the obstacle. 
C)  ​the wind direction. 
D)  ​topography of the surrounding landscape. 
E)  ​elevation where the obstacle is located.

Question 13

Thermal lows become stronger with increasing height.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​Clouds and precipitation are frequently found on the downwind side of a large lake. This would indicate that the air on the downwind side is

Accepted Answer

A)  ​converging and rising. 
B)  ​converging and sinking. 
C)  ​stable and rising. 
D)  ​diverging and sinking. 
E)  ​diverging and rising 
A)  ​converging and rising. 
B)  ​converging and sinking. 
C)  ​stable and rising. 
D)  ​diverging and sinking. 
E)  ​diverging and rising

Question 15

​Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

Accepted Answer

A)  ​at sunrise. 
B)  ​around midnight. 
C)  ​at sunset. 
D)  ​at noon. 
E)  in the afternoon. 
A)  ​at sunrise. 
B)  ​around midnight. 
C)  ​at sunset. 
D)  ​at noon. 
E)  in the afternoon.

Question 16

The macroscale combines the ____________________ and ____________________ scales.

Accepted Answer

planetary (global); synoptic
p

Question 17

​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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​0.5. 
B)  ​2. 
C)  ​4. 
D)  ​5. 
E)  ​25. 
A)  ​0.5. 
B)  ​2. 
C)  ​4. 
D)  ​5. 
E)  ​25.

Question 18

A simple way to obtain wind data above the surface is with a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

pilot ball

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

When breezes develop along lake shores t

Question 20

​Eddies that form both close to the mountain and beneath each wave crest are called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​mountain wave eddy. 
B)  ​wind shear. 
C)  ​clear air turbulence. 
D)  ​leeward eddy. 
E)  ​rotors. 
A)  ​mountain wave eddy. 
B)  ​wind shear. 
C)  ​clear air turbulence. 
D)  ​leeward eddy. 
E)  ​rotors.

A sea or land breeze is caused by

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

The shape of a sand dune reveals the prevailing wind direction that existed during its formation.

At many locations, the wind blows more frequently from one direction than from any other. The ____________________ is the name given to the wind direction most often observed during a given time period.

Wind blowing with sufficient force to rip the roof off buildings

Explain how Florida's sea breezes can increase the potential for wildfires.

The difference in surface wind speed between morning and afternoon is typically greater on a clear, sunny day than on a cloudy, overcast day.

Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

A katabatic wind is a cold and ____________________ wind.

Which association is most accurate?

In the northeastern half of the United States, the prevailing wind in winter is northwest and in summer it is southwest.

The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

Thermal lows become stronger with increasing height.

Clouds and precipitation are frequently found on the downwind side of a large lake. This would indicate that the air on the downwind side is

Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

The macroscale combines the and scales.

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

A simple way to obtain wind data above the surface is with a(n) ____________________.

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.

Eddies that form both close to the mountain and beneath each wave crest are called

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​A sea or land breeze is caused by

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

The shape of a sand dune reveals the prevailing wind direction that existed during its formation.

At many locations, the wind blows more frequently from one direction than from any other. The ____________________ is the name given to the wind direction most often observed during a given time period.

​Wind blowing with sufficient force to rip the roof off buildings

Explain how Florida's sea breezes can increase the potential for wildfires.

The difference in surface wind speed between morning and afternoon is typically greater on a clear, sunny day than on a cloudy, overcast day.

​Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

A katabatic wind is a cold and ____________________ wind.

​Which association is most accurate?

In the northeastern half of the United States, the prevailing wind in winter is northwest and in summer it is southwest.

​The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

Thermal lows become stronger with increasing height.

​Clouds and precipitation are frequently found on the downwind side of a large lake. This would indicate that the air on the downwind side is

​Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

The macroscale combines the ____________________ and ____________________ scales.

​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

A simple way to obtain wind data above the surface is with a(n) ____________________.

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.

​Eddies that form both close to the mountain and beneath each wave crest are called

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

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light - Color and Atmospheric Optics

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A sea or land breeze is caused by

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

Wind blowing with sufficient force to rip the roof off buildings

Surface winds are generally strongest and most gusty

Which association is most accurate?

The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

Clouds and precipitation are frequently found on the downwind side of a large lake. This would indicate that the air on the downwind side is

Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

The macroscale combines the and scales.

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

Eddies that form both close to the mountain and beneath each wave crest are called