Question 1

What is clear air turbulence (CAT)? Why does clear air turbulence represent a hazard to aviation?

Accepted Answer

If eddies form in clear air,this form of

Question 2

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 3

The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

Accepted Answer

A) variations in air temperature. 
B) winds blowing around a frozen surface. 
C) ​snowflakes striking one another but not sticking together. 
D) ​air flowing past obstructions. 
E) ​wind lifting,then lowering small objects at the surface. 
A) variations in air temperature. 
B) winds blowing around a frozen surface. 
C) ​snowflakes striking one another but not sticking together. 
D) ​air flowing past obstructions. 
E) ​wind lifting,then lowering small objects at the surface.

Question 4

When the slowing of a fluid-such as air-is due to the random motion of the gas molecules,the viscosity is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the slowing of a fluid-such as...

Question 5

The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

Accepted Answer

A) only the lowest layer of air rotates with Earth. 
B) air temperature normally decreases with height. 
C) ​wind instruments are not accurate at Earth's surface. 
D) ​friction with Earth's surface slows the air near the ground. 
E) ​air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface. 
A) only the lowest layer of air rotates with Earth. 
B) air temperature normally decreases with height. 
C) ​wind instruments are not accurate at Earth's surface. 
D) ​friction with Earth's surface slows the air near the ground. 
E) ​air parcels expand and become less dense as they rise above the surface.

Question 6

During the monsoon season,rainfall is enhanced by weak,westward-moving low-pressure areas called ____________________,whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.

Accepted Answer

monsoon de

Question 7

A valley breeze develops its maximum strength in the early afternoon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Strong winds blowing over vegetation results in rapid water loss in the plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A sea breeze circulation will reverse direction and become a land breeze

Accepted Answer

A) once every few days. 
B) at the beginning and the end of the summer. 
C) ​several times per day. 
D) ​once per day. 
E) ​once a month. 
A) once every few days. 
B) at the beginning and the end of the summer. 
C) ​several times per day. 
D) ​once per day. 
E) ​once a month.

Question 11

You are hiking on a mountain trail at sunrise when you smell the smoke from cooking bacon.You can't see where the smoke is coming from.Would you expect the camp to be above you or below you on the mountain? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Both mountain and valley breezes develop

Question 12

On a clear,windy day,the depth to which mixing occurs above the surface depends upon

Accepted Answer

A) wind direction. 
B) surface heating. 
C) ​precipitation type. 
D) ​cloud coverage. 
E) ​nuclei types in the atmosphere. 
A) wind direction. 
B) surface heating. 
C) ​precipitation type. 
D) ​cloud coverage. 
E) ​nuclei types in the atmosphere.

Question 13

In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly.Because of this,the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's ____ coast,and the strongest land breeze on Florida's ____ coast.

Accepted Answer

A) east;west 
B) west;south 
C) ​east;south 
D) ​east,east 
E) ​west;east 
A) east;west 
B) west;south 
C) ​east;south 
D) ​east,east 
E) ​west;east

Question 14

The nighttime counterpart of the sea breeze circulation is called

Accepted Answer

A) Chinook. 
B) Santa Ana. 
C) ​land breeze. 
D) ​a night breeze. 
E) ​foehn. 
A) Chinook. 
B) Santa Ana. 
C) ​land breeze. 
D) ​a night breeze. 
E) ​foehn.

Question 15

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear,calm weather,it is a good bet that

Accepted Answer

A) the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean. 
B) an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor. 
C) ​it is raining offshore. 
D) ​it is a period of high tides. 
E) ​there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific. 
A) the winds are strong somewhere out over the Pacific Ocean. 
B) an earthquake has occurred somewhere on the ocean floor. 
C) ​it is raining offshore. 
D) ​it is a period of high tides. 
E) ​there is a large difference in water density between the shoreline of Southern California and the middle of the Pacific.

Question 16

Santa Ana winds warm by ____________________ as they flow down an elevated desert plateau.

Accepted Answer

compressio

Question 17

Wind direction and speed can be determined with an aerovane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 frequently...

Question 19

Prevailing offshore winds in summer carry moisture,cool air,and fog into coastal regions,whereas prevailing onshore breezes carry warmer and drier air into the same locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A katabatic wind is a cold and ____________________ wind.

Accepted Answer

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

What is clear air turbulence (CAT)? Why does clear air turbulence represent a hazard to aviation?

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

The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

When the slowing of a fluid-such as air-is due to the random motion of the gas molecules,the viscosity is referred to as ____________________.

The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

During the monsoon season,rainfall is enhanced by weak,westward-moving low-pressure areas called ____________________,whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.

A valley breeze develops its maximum strength in the early afternoon.

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

Strong winds blowing over vegetation results in rapid water loss in the plant.

A sea breeze circulation will reverse direction and become a land breeze

You are hiking on a mountain trail at sunrise when you smell the smoke from cooking bacon.You can't see where the smoke is coming from.Would you expect the camp to be above you or below you on the mountain? Explain.

On a clear,windy day,the depth to which mixing occurs above the surface depends upon

In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly.Because of this,the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's coast,and the strongest land breeze on Florida's coast.

The nighttime counterpart of the sea breeze circulation is called

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear,calm weather,it is a good bet that

Santa Ana winds warm by ____________________ as they flow down an elevated desert plateau.

Wind direction and speed can be determined with an aerovane.

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.

Prevailing offshore winds in summer carry moisture,cool air,and fog into coastal regions,whereas prevailing onshore breezes carry warmer and drier air into the same locations.

A katabatic wind is a cold and ____________________ wind.

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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

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Exam 9: Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

What is clear air turbulence (CAT)? Why does clear air turbulence represent a hazard to aviation?

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

The howling of wind on a blustery night is believed to be caused by

When the slowing of a fluid-such as air-is due to the random motion of the gas molecules,the viscosity is referred to as ____________________.

The wind's speed generally increases with height above Earth's surface because

During the monsoon season,rainfall is enhanced by weak,westward-moving low-pressure areas called ____________________,whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.

A valley breeze develops its maximum strength in the early afternoon.

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

Strong winds blowing over vegetation results in rapid water loss in the plant.

A sea breeze circulation will reverse direction and become a land breeze

You are hiking on a mountain trail at sunrise when you smell the smoke from cooking bacon.You can't see where the smoke is coming from.Would you expect the camp to be above you or below you on the mountain? Explain.

On a clear,windy day,the depth to which mixing occurs above the surface depends upon

In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly.Because of this,the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's ____ coast,and the strongest land breeze on Florida's ____ coast.

The nighttime counterpart of the sea breeze circulation is called

If huge waves pound against the beach communities of Southern California for several days during clear,calm weather,it is a good bet that

Santa Ana winds warm by ____________________ as they flow down an elevated desert plateau.

Wind direction and speed can be determined with an aerovane.

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.

Prevailing offshore winds in summer carry moisture,cool air,and fog into coastal regions,whereas prevailing onshore breezes carry warmer and drier air into the same locations.

A katabatic wind is a cold and ____________________ wind.

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

Filters

In south Florida the prevailing winds are northeasterly.Because of this,the strongest sea breeze is usually observed on Florida's coast,and the strongest land breeze on Florida's coast.