Question 1

The term "Hadley cell" applies to:

Accepted Answer

A)  30 degrees to 60 degrees latitude. 
B)  60 degrees to 90 degrees latitude. 
C)  the poles and the equator. 
D)  the whole atmosphere. 
E)  0 degrees to 30 degrees latitude. 
A)  30 degrees to 60 degrees latitude. 
B)  60 degrees to 90 degrees latitude. 
C)  the poles and the equator. 
D)  the whole atmosphere. 
E)  0 degrees to 30 degrees latitude.

Question 2

The wave- like or meandering pattern of the upper level winds in middle latitudes is of major importance for:

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing wind speeds in the tropics. 
B)  causing jet streams. 
C)  reducing the Coriolis effect. 
D)  causing westerly winds. 
E)  transporting heat between equator and poles. 
A)  reducing wind speeds in the tropics. 
B)  causing jet streams. 
C)  reducing the Coriolis effect. 
D)  causing westerly winds. 
E)  transporting heat between equator and poles.

Question 3

Cities that have less intense urban heat islands should also have weaker country breezes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The temperature difference between the poles and the equator drive the westerlies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The areas of abundant rainfall on the earth tend to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  near the equator. 
B)  near the equator and in midlatitudes. 
C)  in polar regions. 
D)  in midlatitudes. 
E)  over oceans. 
A)  near the equator. 
B)  near the equator and in midlatitudes. 
C)  in polar regions. 
D)  in midlatitudes. 
E)  over oceans.

Question 6

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  mountain breeze - night time 
B)  sea breeze - day time 
C)  land breeze - blows from the sea onto the land 
D)  chinooks - leeward side of mountains 
A)  mountain breeze - night time 
B)  sea breeze - day time 
C)  land breeze - blows from the sea onto the land 
D)  chinooks - leeward side of mountains

Question 7

The Southern Oscillation is an example of a____ , in which weather or sea surface temperatures in one part of the globe impact weather patterns in distant parts of the globe.

Accepted Answer

A)  zonal weather link 
B)  Rossby wave 
C)  monsoon 
D)  teleconnection 
A)  zonal weather link 
B)  Rossby wave 
C)  monsoon 
D)  teleconnection

Question 8

Urban heat islands induce:

Accepted Answer

A)  foehn winds. 
B)  city breezes. 
C)  mistral winds. 
D)  country breezes. 
A)  foehn winds. 
B)  city breezes. 
C)  mistral winds. 
D)  country breezes.

Question 9

Microscale winds generally last for:

Accepted Answer

A)  a few seconds. 
B)  3 days or longer. 
C)  1 to 2 hours. 
D)  1 to 2 days. 
A)  a few seconds. 
B)  3 days or longer. 
C)  1 to 2 hours. 
D)  1 to 2 days.

Question 10

Strong pressure gradients are associated with uniformly cold temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The term "Hadley cell" applies to:

The wave- like or meandering pattern of the upper level winds in middle latitudes is of major importance for:

Cities that have less intense urban heat islands should also have weaker country breezes.

The temperature difference between the poles and the equator drive the westerlies.

The areas of abundant rainfall on the earth tend to be:

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

The Southern Oscillation is an example of a____ , in which weather or sea surface temperatures in one part of the globe impact weather patterns in distant parts of the globe.

Urban heat islands induce:

Microscale winds generally last for:

Strong pressure gradients are associated with uniformly cold temperatures.

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Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

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Hurricanes

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Exam 7: Circulation of the Atmosphere

The term "Hadley cell" applies to:

The wave- like or meandering pattern of the upper level winds in middle latitudes is of major importance for:

Cities that have less intense urban heat islands should also have weaker country breezes.

The temperature difference between the poles and the equator drive the westerlies.

The areas of abundant rainfall on the earth tend to be:

Which of the following associations is NOT correct?

The Southern Oscillation is an example of a____ , in which weather or sea surface temperatures in one part of the globe impact weather patterns in distant parts of the globe.

Urban heat islands induce:

Microscale winds generally last for:

Strong pressure gradients are associated with uniformly cold temperatures.

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

Filters