Question 1

Strong surface low- pressure systems occur in conjunction with wave- like flow aloft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Fish populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The intense rain of India's monsoon season is attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the northward migration of the ITCZ. 
B)  the arrival of the subtropical high. 
C)  the cooler winter temperatures, which make it easier for water vapor to condense. 
D)  increased moisture advection from the north. 
A)  the northward migration of the ITCZ. 
B)  the arrival of the subtropical high. 
C)  the cooler winter temperatures, which make it easier for water vapor to condense. 
D)  increased moisture advection from the north.

Question 4

Chinook and foehn winds are warm because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they only occur in the tropics. 
B)  they occur primarily in deserts. 
C)  they are warmed adiabatically as they sink downslope. 
D)  they blow out of areas experiencing intense solar heating. 
A)  they only occur in the tropics. 
B)  they occur primarily in deserts. 
C)  they are warmed adiabatically as they sink downslope. 
D)  they blow out of areas experiencing intense solar heating.

Question 5

The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the midlatitudes 
B)  the Tropic of Cancer 
C)  the poles 
D)  the equator 
A)  the midlatitudes 
B)  the Tropic of Cancer 
C)  the poles 
D)  the equator

Question 6

The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

Accepted Answer

A)  jet streams. 
B)  cyclogenesis. 
C)  trade winds. 
D)  polar easterlies. 
E)  sea breeze. 
A)  jet streams. 
B)  cyclogenesis. 
C)  trade winds. 
D)  polar easterlies. 
E)  sea breeze.

Question 7

The prevailing winds that blow from the horse latitudes toward the doldrums are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  westerlies. 
B)  trade winds. 
C)  subtropical northerlies. 
D)  polar easterlies. 
E)  southerlies. 
A)  westerlies. 
B)  trade winds. 
C)  subtropical northerlies. 
D)  polar easterlies. 
E)  southerlies.

Question 8

The strong Siberian high becomes well developed in the summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the day, mountainous regions tend to experience a______ , while at night they experience ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  valley breeze; valley breeze 
B)  valley breeze; mountain breeze 
C)  mountain breeze; valley breeze 
D)  mountain breeze; mountain breeze 
A)  valley breeze; valley breeze 
B)  valley breeze; mountain breeze 
C)  mountain breeze; valley breeze 
D)  mountain breeze; mountain breeze

Question 10

Continents have no significant influence on global precipitation patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Changes in the polar jet stream help maintain the earth's heat budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What feature of the earth's heat budget leads to the transfer of heat from the equator to the poles by winds and ocean currents?

Accepted Answer

The annual surplus of energy n

Question 13

A primary factor causing monsoon circulations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Coriolis effect. 
B)  greater temperature changes over continents compared to oceans. 
C)  ocean currents. 
D)  mountain ranges. 
E)  waves in the westerlies. 
A)  Coriolis effect. 
B)  greater temperature changes over continents compared to oceans. 
C)  ocean currents. 
D)  mountain ranges. 
E)  waves in the westerlies.

Question 14

The Gulf Stream is the name given to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the current carrying cold water from the North Pole along the West Coast of the United States. 
B)  a counter- clockwise surface current in the Gulf of California. 
C)  the circulation of water in the Gulf of Mexico. 
D)  a warm current carrying water from the equator along the East Coast of the United States. 
A)  the current carrying cold water from the North Pole along the West Coast of the United States. 
B)  a counter- clockwise surface current in the Gulf of California. 
C)  the circulation of water in the Gulf of Mexico. 
D)  a warm current carrying water from the equator along the East Coast of the United States.

Question 15

El Niño events are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a very strong cold current flowing along the eastern edge of South America. 
B)  strengthening of the NE trade winds. 
C)  pooling of unusually warm water in the eastern tropical Pacific. 
D)  warm water piling up near Indonesia. 
A)  a very strong cold current flowing along the eastern edge of South America. 
B)  strengthening of the NE trade winds. 
C)  pooling of unusually warm water in the eastern tropical Pacific. 
D)  warm water piling up near Indonesia.

Question 16

The region where the northeast trades meet the southeast trades is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  high latitudes. 
B)  ITCZ. 
C)  hot zone. 
D)  subtropics. 
E)  rainforest. 
A)  high latitudes. 
B)  ITCZ. 
C)  hot zone. 
D)  subtropics. 
E)  rainforest.

Question 17

Which of the following factors contributes to the general subsidence in the latitude zone 20 degrees to 35 degrees?

Accepted Answer

A)  both the Coriolis force and radiation cooling 
B)  radiation cooling of the air 
C)  the Coriolis force 
D)  release of latent heat 
A)  both the Coriolis force and radiation cooling 
B)  radiation cooling of the air 
C)  the Coriolis force 
D)  release of latent heat

Question 18

The greater strength of jet stream winds during winter is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower humidity. 
B)  greater air density. 
C)  warmer temperatures at high altitudes. 
D)  greater horizontal temperature contrasts. 
E)  stronger Coriolis effect. 
A)  lower humidity. 
B)  greater air density. 
C)  warmer temperatures at high altitudes. 
D)  greater horizontal temperature contrasts. 
E)  stronger Coriolis effect.

Question 19

Which current is responsible for transporting heat across the north Atlantic and moderating the climate of Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

A)  The North Atlantic Drift 
B)  The Greenland Current 
C)  The Labrador Current 
D)  The Canary Current 
A)  The North Atlantic Drift 
B)  The Greenland Current 
C)  The Labrador Current 
D)  The Canary Current

Question 20

Zonal refers to the east- west direction while meridional refers to the north- south direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strong surface low- pressure systems occur in conjunction with wave- like flow aloft.

Fish populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present.

The intense rain of India's monsoon season is attributed to:

Chinook and foehn winds are warm because:

The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)?

The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

The prevailing winds that blow from the horse latitudes toward the doldrums are called:

The strong Siberian high becomes well developed in the summer.

During the day, mountainous regions tend to experience a , while at night they experience .

Continents have no significant influence on global precipitation patterns.

Changes in the polar jet stream help maintain the earth's heat budget.

What feature of the earth's heat budget leads to the transfer of heat from the equator to the poles by winds and ocean currents?

A primary factor causing monsoon circulations is:

The Gulf Stream is the name given to:

El Niño events are characterized by:

The region where the northeast trades meet the southeast trades is known as the:

Which of the following factors contributes to the general subsidence in the latitude zone 20 degrees to 35 degrees?

The greater strength of jet stream winds during winter is due to:

Which current is responsible for transporting heat across the north Atlantic and moderating the climate of Western Europe?

Zonal refers to the east- west direction while meridional refers to the north- south direction.

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Strong surface low- pressure systems occur in conjunction with wave- like flow aloft.

Fish populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present.

The intense rain of India's monsoon season is attributed to:

Chinook and foehn winds are warm because:

The doldrums are associated with what latitude(s)?

The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

The prevailing winds that blow from the horse latitudes toward the doldrums are called:

The strong Siberian high becomes well developed in the summer.

During the day, mountainous regions tend to experience a______ , while at night they experience ______.

Continents have no significant influence on global precipitation patterns.

Changes in the polar jet stream help maintain the earth's heat budget.

What feature of the earth's heat budget leads to the transfer of heat from the equator to the poles by winds and ocean currents?

A primary factor causing monsoon circulations is:

The Gulf Stream is the name given to:

El Niño events are characterized by:

The region where the northeast trades meet the southeast trades is known as the:

Which of the following factors contributes to the general subsidence in the latitude zone 20 degrees to 35 degrees?

The greater strength of jet stream winds during winter is due to:

Which current is responsible for transporting heat across the north Atlantic and moderating the climate of Western Europe?

Zonal refers to the east- west direction while meridional refers to the north- south direction.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

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During the day, mountainous regions tend to experience a , while at night they experience .