Question 1

The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

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A) wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B) dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
C) ​wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D) ​dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
E) ​wet weather and Chinook winds. 
A) wet weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
B) dry weather and winds blowing from land to sea. 
C) ​wet weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
D) ​dry weather and winds blowing from sea to land. 
E) ​wet weather and Chinook winds.

Question 2

What is meant by the term monsoon wind system? Briefly describe or sketch the wind and pressure pattern during the summer and winter monsoon in Asia.

Accepted Answer

A monsoon wind system is one that change

Question 3

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.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

The amount of energy transferred to the water (and thus the height to which a wave can build)depends upon four factors:1.wind speed 2.length of time that the wind blows over the water 3.the fetch 4.wind direction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why are winds blowing over mountains generally stronger than winds blowing at the same level on either side?

Accepted Answer

When wind meets a barrier,it exerts a fo

Question 7

Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

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A) water quality 
B) density of water 
C) ​length of time the wind blows over the water 
D) ​shoreline topography 
E) ​geographical location 
A) water quality 
B) density of water 
C) ​length of time the wind blows over the water 
D) ​shoreline topography 
E) ​geographical location

Question 8

Friction is not restricted to solid objects;it occurs in moving fluids as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Thermal lows form in response to variations in surface air temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region which is densely covered in shrubs.If this same wind moves out over the middle of a large calm lake,its speed and direction would probably be

Accepted Answer

A) greater than 20 knots and more northwesterly. 
B) less than 20 knots and more northwesterly. 
C) ​greater than 20 knots and more southwesterly. 
D) ​less than 20 knots and more southwesterly. 
E) ​less than 20 knots and westerly. 
A) greater than 20 knots and more northwesterly. 
B) less than 20 knots and more northwesterly. 
C) ​greater than 20 knots and more southwesterly. 
D) ​less than 20 knots and more southwesterly. 
E) ​less than 20 knots and westerly.

Question 11

Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

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A) ripples. 
B) waves. 
C) ​wind waves. 
D) ​fetch. 
E) ​surf. 
A) ripples. 
B) waves. 
C) ​wind waves. 
D) ​fetch. 
E) ​surf.

Question 12

The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

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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

How might knowledge of the direction of the prevailing wind at a given location be used in the design of an energy efficient home,and how can you determine the prevailing wind direction from landscape and ground features?

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​The prevailing wind can be a significan

Question 14

Briefly sketch or describe the conditions that lead to the formation of a Santa Ana wind.Is the Santa Ana wind dry or moist,warm or cold?

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Santa Ana wind is a warm,dry wind that b

Question 15

Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

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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 most practical location for building a wind turbine would be

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A) ​in a region of strong,gusty winds. 
B) on the downwind side of a mountain. 
C) ​in a narrow valley. 
D) ​in a region of moderate,steady winds. 
E) ​anywhere on top of a mountain. 
A) ​in a region of strong,gusty winds. 
B) on the downwind side of a mountain. 
C) ​in a narrow valley. 
D) ​in a region of moderate,steady winds. 
E) ​anywhere on top of a mountain.

Question 17

A sea or land breeze is caused by

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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.

Question 18

To protect crops and soil from wind-related erosion,windbreaks-commonly called ____________________-are planted.

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The answer of To protect crops and soil from wind-related...

Question 19

When sustained winds or frequent gusts reach 35 mi/hr,the blowing or falling snow can produce ____________________ conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When sustained winds or frequent gusts reach...

Question 20

Thermal turbulence above the surface is usually most severe

Accepted Answer

A) immediately after sunset. 
B) during maximum surface heating. 
C) ​around midnight. 
D) ​just before sunrise. 
E) ​about midmorning,or soon after the minimum temperature is reached. 
A) immediately after sunset. 
B) during maximum surface heating. 
C) ​around midnight. 
D) ​just before sunrise. 
E) ​about midmorning,or soon after the minimum temperature is reached.

The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

What is meant by the term monsoon wind system? Briefly describe or sketch the wind and pressure pattern during the summer and winter monsoon in Asia.

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

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

The amount of energy transferred to the water (and thus the height to which a wave can build)depends upon four factors:1.wind speed 2.length of time that the wind blows over the water 3.the fetch 4.wind direction.

Why are winds blowing over mountains generally stronger than winds blowing at the same level on either side?

Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

Friction is not restricted to solid objects;it occurs in moving fluids as well.

Thermal lows form in response to variations in surface air temperature.

Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region which is densely covered in shrubs.If this same wind moves out over the middle of a large calm lake,its speed and direction would probably be

Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

How might knowledge of the direction of the prevailing wind at a given location be used in the design of an energy efficient home,and how can you determine the prevailing wind direction from landscape and ground features?

Briefly sketch or describe the conditions that lead to the formation of a Santa Ana wind.Is the Santa Ana wind dry or moist,warm or cold?

Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

The most practical location for building a wind turbine would be

A sea or land breeze is caused by

To protect crops and soil from wind-related erosion,windbreaks-commonly called ____________________-are planted.

When sustained winds or frequent gusts reach 35 mi/hr,the blowing or falling snow can produce ____________________ conditions.

Thermal turbulence above the surface is usually most severe

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The summer monsoon in eastern and southern Asia is characterized by

What is meant by the term monsoon wind system? Briefly describe or sketch the wind and pressure pattern during the summer and winter monsoon in Asia.

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

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

The amount of energy transferred to the water (and thus the height to which a wave can build)depends upon four factors:1.wind speed 2.length of time that the wind blows over the water 3.the fetch 4.wind direction.

Why are winds blowing over mountains generally stronger than winds blowing at the same level on either side?

Which of the below determines how high a wind wave will grow over the open ocean?

Friction is not restricted to solid objects;it occurs in moving fluids as well.

Thermal lows form in response to variations in surface air temperature.

Suppose a west wind of 20 knots blows over a coastal region which is densely covered in shrubs.If this same wind moves out over the middle of a large calm lake,its speed and direction would probably be

Waves forming by wind blowing over the surface of the water are known as

The size and shape of a turbulent eddy depends upon

How might knowledge of the direction of the prevailing wind at a given location be used in the design of an energy efficient home,and how can you determine the prevailing wind direction from landscape and ground features?

Briefly sketch or describe the conditions that lead to the formation of a Santa Ana wind.Is the Santa Ana wind dry or moist,warm or cold?

Thermally-generated eddies typically peak

The most practical location for building a wind turbine would be

A sea or land breeze is caused by

To protect crops and soil from wind-related erosion,windbreaks-commonly called ____________________-are planted.

When sustained winds or frequent gusts reach 35 mi/hr,the blowing or falling snow can produce ____________________ conditions.

Thermal turbulence above the surface is usually most severe

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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

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

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