Exam 7: Circulation of the Atmosphere

Typically, four to six Rossby waves encompass the earth.

Planetary scale flow such as trade- winds are best classified as:

Large scale wind circulation systems that reverse with the seasons are called:

The process that brings cold, nutrient- rich water to the surface along the coasts of Peru and Ecuador is called:

Which of the following is an example of a mesoscale wind?

The winter season is associated with strong centers of _________pressure over the continents while centers of ____pressure intensify over the oceans.

The jet stream is best able to accomplish a transfer of heat from south to north when it has meridional flow.

The slopes of the Indian Himalayas can be some of the rainiest in the world.

Dust devils:

The definition of the word monsoon means:

What option below best characterizes the rainfall distribution at a station located on an island in the Arctic Ocean at about 80 degrees N latitude?

According to Hadley, the most important factor causing circulation patterns in the atmosphere was:

List four types of local winds and describe their formation.

The northeast trades are found between 60 degrees and 30 degrees North.

You examine sea surface temperature data collected off the coast of Peru and find that temperatures are 1.5°C below average. From this, you can reasonably conclude that a La Niña event may be in progress.

The region where the trade winds meet is sometimes called the doldrums.

The C in ITCZ stands for convergence. What does the convergence refer to?

The bora and mistral are local names given to chinook winds.

The direction of the prevailing winds at mid- and upper levels in the troposphere is from the west. List the two factors that cause this westerly direction to prevail.

Country breezes occur partly because concrete and asphalt are low albedo surfaces.