Exam 5: Atmospheric Circulation and Wind Systems

Which is best characterized as cold and dry?

In terms of how it forms, the Asian monsoon is most similar to what other wind system?

Atmospheric pressure is always lower in mountains than in surrounding lowlands.Why, then, doesn't the wind always blow upslope to high elevations?

Between 60 and 90 degrees latitude north and south the __________ occur.

A north wind can also be called a 0 degree wind.

Which is a windless region found near 30 degrees latitude north and south?

Scientists cannot predict El Niño more than 6 months in advance.

Katabatic winds form from __________.

The biggest threat from Santa Ana winds is __________.

When isobars are close together, this indicates the pressure gradient is __________.

The direction of the pressure gradient runs __________ to isobars.

Desertification is both a natural process and an anthropogenic process.

Which is not found in a cyclone?

Western Australia is likely to experience __________ from El Niño.

Where was the lowest official sea level pressure ever recorded?

Which results in the lowest number of bird kills?

Which wind systems are most prevalent in northern Europe?

In recent decades the intensity of El Niño has __________.

The Siberian high is caused by __________.

__________ are continuous arrows that show the direction and speed of the wind.