Exam 8: Circulation of the Atmosphere

Do tropical cyclones seemingly follow wind patterns associated with the Coriolis effect? How does the Coriolis effect influence tropical cyclones? Why are there no cyclones found at the equator?

Which is not an example of a tropical cyclone?

The lower atmosphere is a homogeneous mixture of gasses with nitrogen and oxygen being the most abundant.

What is the tendency of pausing air masses over land?

Why is air never completely dry?

Extratropical cyclones form between which two types of atmospheric cells?

If a ship is trying to sail from the eastern United States to Europe, what route would be the most efficient to take?

What causes most of the differences in winds in comparison to normal surface wind directions?

Polar latitude heating is heavily impacted by seasonal variations of solar radiation.

What caused the greatest loss of life and property during Hurricane Katrina?

What moves the water evaporated from the ocean's surface?

What is the residence time of water vapor in the lower atmosphere?

What made the 2005 hurricane season so unusual?

Where do tropical cyclones come from?

The Coriolis effect causes the wind directions of circulation cells.

The intensity and location of monsoon activity is dependent upon the proximity to the geographical equator.

Most of mid-latitude weather is generated from an unstable zone between Ferrel and polar cells.

The prevailing westerlies are more consistent than the easterlies.

What determines the availability of energy in a tropical cyclone?

Humid air is more dense than dry air at the same temperature.