Question 1

Air masses which develop over Canada are examples of ________ air masses.

Accepted Answer

A)  mT 
B)  mP 
C)  cT 
D)  cP 
A)  mT 
B)  mP 
C)  cT 
D)  cP

Question 2

Examine the typical conditions that spawn hurricanes in the Atlantic. Describe the physical characteristics of a hurricane and examine why it can be so devastating to land.

Accepted Answer

In the Atlantic basin, tropic depression

Question 3

Weather data necessary for forecasting includes barometric pressure, surface air temperature, dew-point temperature, wind speed and direction, and precipitation patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of hurricanes in the western Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

A)  The peak months of occurrence are from August to October. 
B)  They are generally called cyclones or typhoons in this part of the world. 
C)  They are associated with the cool, southward-flowing Kuroshio current. 
D)  They occur in association with local monsoonal winds. 
A)  The peak months of occurrence are from August to October. 
B)  They are generally called cyclones or typhoons in this part of the world. 
C)  They are associated with the cool, southward-flowing Kuroshio current. 
D)  They occur in association with local monsoonal winds.

Question 5

The direction of travel of midlatitude wave cyclones is controlled largely by the polar jet stream.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ice storms occur when which of the following conditions prevail?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rain drops circulate repeatedly above and below the freezing level in a cloud. 
B)  Moist, cool air is adiabatically cooled to the freezing point. 
C)  A cold front pushes warm, moist air to the freezing level in a cloud. 
D)  A layer of warm air is between two layers of cold air. 
A)  Rain drops circulate repeatedly above and below the freezing level in a cloud. 
B)  Moist, cool air is adiabatically cooled to the freezing point. 
C)  A cold front pushes warm, moist air to the freezing level in a cloud. 
D)  A layer of warm air is between two layers of cold air.

Question 7

The weather station symbol symbolized by D is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cold front. 
B)  warm front. 
C)  stationary front. 
D)  occluded front. 
A)  cold front. 
B)  warm front. 
C)  stationary front. 
D)  occluded front.

Question 8

The weather station symbol symbolized by B is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cold front. 
B)  warm front. 
C)  stationary front. 
D)  occluded front. 
A)  cold front. 
B)  warm front. 
C)  stationary front. 
D)  occluded front.

Question 9

Write an essay that discusses the formation of mesocyclones and tornadoes, and also examines how scientists rank the intensity of tornadoes.

Accepted Answer

Strong winds aloft establish spinning. U

Question 10

Air flowing from different directions to an area of low pressure, coming together, and being displaced upward is an example of ________ lifting.

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent 
B)  convectional 
C)  orographic 
D)  frontal 
A)  convergent 
B)  convectional 
C)  orographic 
D)  frontal

Question 11

In terms of stability, mT air masses formed over the Gulf of Mexico are quite similar to the mT air masses formed over the Pacific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The cyclonic movement of tropical cyclones begin with slow-moving easterly waves of low pressure in the trade wind belt of the tropics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the four types of atmospheric lifting and give typical geographic characteristics associated with each.

Accepted Answer

Convergent lifting results when air flow

Question 14

Between 1950 and 2010, approximately how many tornadoes were recorded in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  5,000 
B)  15,000 
C)  33.000 
D)  54.000 
A)  5,000 
B)  15,000 
C)  33.000 
D)  54.000

Question 15

Hail generally forms

Accepted Answer

A)  within nimbostratus clouds. 
B)  in association with warm front activity. 
C)  within cumulonimbus clouds. 
D)  in altocumulus and cirrocumulus clouds. 
A)  within nimbostratus clouds. 
B)  in association with warm front activity. 
C)  within cumulonimbus clouds. 
D)  in altocumulus and cirrocumulus clouds.

Question 16

Weather is the long-term average conditions and extremes in a region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is true of migrating centers of low pressure in the Northern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  The winds diverge from the pressure system and spiral outward in a clockwise fashion. 
B)  These pressure systems tend to move east to west along storm tracks. 
C)  These pressure systems are characterized by converging, ascending air that spirals inward in a counterclockwise fashion. 
D)  They form only a minor weather pattern in the middle and higher latitudes. 
A)  The winds diverge from the pressure system and spiral outward in a clockwise fashion. 
B)  These pressure systems tend to move east to west along storm tracks. 
C)  These pressure systems are characterized by converging, ascending air that spirals inward in a counterclockwise fashion. 
D)  They form only a minor weather pattern in the middle and higher latitudes.

Air masses which develop over Canada are examples of ________ air masses.

Examine the typical conditions that spawn hurricanes in the Atlantic. Describe the physical characteristics of a hurricane and examine why it can be so devastating to land.

Weather data necessary for forecasting includes barometric pressure, surface air temperature, dew-point temperature, wind speed and direction, and precipitation patterns.

Which of the following is true of hurricanes in the western Atlantic?

The direction of travel of midlatitude wave cyclones is controlled largely by the polar jet stream.

Ice storms occur when which of the following conditions prevail?

The weather station symbol symbolized by D is a(n)

The weather station symbol symbolized by B is a(n)

Write an essay that discusses the formation of mesocyclones and tornadoes, and also examines how scientists rank the intensity of tornadoes.

Air flowing from different directions to an area of low pressure, coming together, and being displaced upward is an example of ________ lifting.

In terms of stability, mT air masses formed over the Gulf of Mexico are quite similar to the mT air masses formed over the Pacific.

The cyclonic movement of tropical cyclones begin with slow-moving easterly waves of low pressure in the trade wind belt of the tropics.

Describe the four types of atmospheric lifting and give typical geographic characteristics associated with each.

Between 1950 and 2010, approximately how many tornadoes were recorded in the United States?

Hail generally forms

Weather is the long-term average conditions and extremes in a region.

Which of the following is true of migrating centers of low pressure in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Exam 8: Weather

Air masses which develop over Canada are examples of ________ air masses.

Examine the typical conditions that spawn hurricanes in the Atlantic. Describe the physical characteristics of a hurricane and examine why it can be so devastating to land.

Weather data necessary for forecasting includes barometric pressure, surface air temperature, dew-point temperature, wind speed and direction, and precipitation patterns.

Which of the following is true of hurricanes in the western Atlantic?

The direction of travel of midlatitude wave cyclones is controlled largely by the polar jet stream.

Ice storms occur when which of the following conditions prevail?

The weather station symbol symbolized by D is a(n)

The weather station symbol symbolized by B is a(n)

Write an essay that discusses the formation of mesocyclones and tornadoes, and also examines how scientists rank the intensity of tornadoes.

Air flowing from different directions to an area of low pressure, coming together, and being displaced upward is an example of ________ lifting.

In terms of stability, mT air masses formed over the Gulf of Mexico are quite similar to the mT air masses formed over the Pacific.

The cyclonic movement of tropical cyclones begin with slow-moving easterly waves of low pressure in the trade wind belt of the tropics.

Describe the four types of atmospheric lifting and give typical geographic characteristics associated with each.

Between 1950 and 2010, approximately how many tornadoes were recorded in the United States?

Hail generally forms

Weather is the long-term average conditions and extremes in a region.

Which of the following is true of migrating centers of low pressure in the Northern Hemisphere?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

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