Question 1

The warm sector between the warm and cold fronts is generally characterized by

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A) southeasterly winds. 
B) squall lines immediately to the west of the warm front. 
C) clear conditions. 
D) declining dew points. 
A) southeasterly winds. 
B) squall lines immediately to the west of the warm front. 
C) clear conditions. 
D) declining dew points.

Question 2

With reference to mid-latitude cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere

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A) there are more and weaker cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
B) there are more and stronger cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
C) there are fewer and weaker cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
D) there are fewer and stronger cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
A) there are more and weaker cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
B) there are more and stronger cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
C) there are fewer and weaker cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere. 
D) there are fewer and stronger cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere.

Question 3

________ has two components,relative vorticity and Earth vorticity.

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The answer of ________ has two components,relative vorticity and Earth...

Question 4

Of the following steps in classical cyclogenesis of a mid-latitude cyclone,this happens last.

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A) occlusion occurs 
B) a warm front forms 
C) a cold front forms 
D) a region of low pressure is established 
A) occlusion occurs 
B) a warm front forms 
C) a cold front forms 
D) a region of low pressure is established

Question 5

After the development of cyclogenesis theory by the Norwegians,this was the next major development in the expanding knowledge of mid-latitude cyclones.

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A) the development of the theory of Rossby waves 
B) the discovery of strong winds in the upper troposphere 
C) the discovery that storm systems move 
D) the development of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics 
A) the development of the theory of Rossby waves 
B) the discovery of strong winds in the upper troposphere 
C) the discovery that storm systems move 
D) the development of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics

Question 6

Increasing global temperatures

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A) cannot affect the rotation of midlatitude cyclones because energy must be conserved. 
B) can reverse the rotation of midlatitude cyclones. 
C) cannot change the movement of midlatitude cyclones because energy must be conserved. 
D) can shift the movement of midlatitude cyclones. 
A) cannot affect the rotation of midlatitude cyclones because energy must be conserved. 
B) can reverse the rotation of midlatitude cyclones. 
C) cannot change the movement of midlatitude cyclones because energy must be conserved. 
D) can shift the movement of midlatitude cyclones.

Question 7

Which of the following are associated with the formation and intensification of surface mid-latitude cyclones?

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A) upper-level convergence and lower-level convergence 
B) upper-level convergence and lower-level divergence 
C) upper-level divergence and lower-level convergence 
D) upper-level divergence and lower-level divergence 
A) upper-level convergence and lower-level convergence 
B) upper-level convergence and lower-level divergence 
C) upper-level divergence and lower-level convergence 
D) upper-level divergence and lower-level divergence

Question 8

A meridional pattern

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A) favors formation of major anticyclones. 
B) inhibits the formation of major cyclones. 
C) brings mild weather to most of the country. 
D) is not typically associated with substantial precipitation. 
A) favors formation of major anticyclones. 
B) inhibits the formation of major cyclones. 
C) brings mild weather to most of the country. 
D) is not typically associated with substantial precipitation.

Question 9

Scientists document about ________ mid-latitude cyclones around the world each year.

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A) 100 
B) 1,100 
C) 10,000 
D) 318 
A) 100 
B) 1,100 
C) 10,000 
D) 318

Question 10

Vilhelm Bjerknes

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A) helped discredit the Norwegian cyclone model. 
B) founded the Norwegian Geophysical Institute. 
C) developed the polar front theory in order to explain the occurrence of hurricanes. 
D) was a tragic victim of the fighting in World War I. 
A) helped discredit the Norwegian cyclone model. 
B) founded the Norwegian Geophysical Institute. 
C) developed the polar front theory in order to explain the occurrence of hurricanes. 
D) was a tragic victim of the fighting in World War I.

Question 11

The hydrostatic equation is a relationship between

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A) temperature, pressure, and density. 
B) temperature, pressure, and height. 
C) temperature, density, height, and pressure. 
D) height, density, and pressure. 
A) temperature, pressure, and density. 
B) temperature, pressure, and height. 
C) temperature, density, height, and pressure. 
D) height, density, and pressure.

Question 12

-The passage of a mid-latitude cyclone over Saint Louis would probably begin with this.

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A) cold air and intense precipitation 
B) relatively cold and sunny conditions 
C) relatively warm and sunny conditions 
D) deepening cloud cover with possible light rain showers 
A) cold air and intense precipitation 
B) relatively cold and sunny conditions 
C) relatively warm and sunny conditions 
D) deepening cloud cover with possible light rain showers

Question 13

Speed divergence

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A) occurs when faster-moving air encounters slower moving air. 
B) can occur when contour lines on an upper-level weather map come closer together. 
C) gives the same result as confluence. 
D) has little actual effect on weather patterns. 
A) occurs when faster-moving air encounters slower moving air. 
B) can occur when contour lines on an upper-level weather map come closer together. 
C) gives the same result as confluence. 
D) has little actual effect on weather patterns.

Question 14

Upper level divergence coupled with lower level convergence

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A) are the ingredients needed for strong storm systems. 
B) cause strong upward vertical motions. 
C) have a destabilizing effect on the atmosphere. 
D) all of these 
A) are the ingredients needed for strong storm systems. 
B) cause strong upward vertical motions. 
C) have a destabilizing effect on the atmosphere. 
D) all of these

Question 15

The dry conveyor belt

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A) initially flows toward the west. 
B) brings the cyclone its warmest air. 
C) does not merge with the general wind flow of the other belts. 
D) begins in the upper levels of the troposphere. 
A) initially flows toward the west. 
B) brings the cyclone its warmest air. 
C) does not merge with the general wind flow of the other belts. 
D) begins in the upper levels of the troposphere.

Question 16

The Bergen scientists noticed that cyclogenesis commonly initiated at all of the following places,except

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A) in the middle of areas with uniform temperatures. 
B) near coastal regions. 
C) near boundaries between warm and cold ocean currents. 
D) where topographical features disrupted normal air flow. 
A) in the middle of areas with uniform temperatures. 
B) near coastal regions. 
C) near boundaries between warm and cold ocean currents. 
D) where topographical features disrupted normal air flow.

Question 17

-According to the polar front theory,

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A) midlatitude cyclones create fronts in the polar regions. 
B) midlatitude cyclones form in front of several large air masses. 
C) midlatitude cyclones form along a boundary separating polar air and warmer air to the south. 
D) midlatitude cyclones form along a boundary separating frigid Arctic air with slightly colder polar air. 
A) midlatitude cyclones create fronts in the polar regions. 
B) midlatitude cyclones form in front of several large air masses. 
C) midlatitude cyclones form along a boundary separating polar air and warmer air to the south. 
D) midlatitude cyclones form along a boundary separating frigid Arctic air with slightly colder polar air.

Question 18

-According to the polar front theory,midlatitude cyclones

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A) are born in the tropics. 
B) form over large oceanic areas with uniform surface temperature. 
C) last only one to three days. 
D) cover large portions of a continent and bring precipitation to wide areas. 
A) are born in the tropics. 
B) form over large oceanic areas with uniform surface temperature. 
C) last only one to three days. 
D) cover large portions of a continent and bring precipitation to wide areas.

Question 19

Anticyclones are areas of

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A) high pressure. 
B) low pressure. 
C) developing midlatitude cyclones. 
D) mature midlatitude cyclones. 
A) high pressure. 
B) low pressure. 
C) developing midlatitude cyclones. 
D) mature midlatitude cyclones.

Question 20

A "Rossby Wave" is also called a

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A) short wave. 
B) transitory wave. 
C) long wave. 
D) meridional wave. 
A) short wave. 
B) transitory wave. 
C) long wave. 
D) meridional wave.

The warm sector between the warm and cold fronts is generally characterized by

With reference to mid-latitude cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere

________ has two components,relative vorticity and Earth vorticity.

Of the following steps in classical cyclogenesis of a mid-latitude cyclone,this happens last.

After the development of cyclogenesis theory by the Norwegians,this was the next major development in the expanding knowledge of mid-latitude cyclones.

Increasing global temperatures

Which of the following are associated with the formation and intensification of surface mid-latitude cyclones?

A meridional pattern

Scientists document about ________ mid-latitude cyclones around the world each year.

Vilhelm Bjerknes

The hydrostatic equation is a relationship between

-The passage of a mid-latitude cyclone over Saint Louis would probably begin with this.

Speed divergence

Upper level divergence coupled with lower level convergence

The dry conveyor belt

The Bergen scientists noticed that cyclogenesis commonly initiated at all of the following places,except

-According to the polar front theory,

-According to the polar front theory,midlatitude cyclones

Anticyclones are areas of

A "Rossby Wave" is also called a

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Exam 10: Midlatitude Cyclones

The warm sector between the warm and cold fronts is generally characterized by

With reference to mid-latitude cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere

________ has two components,relative vorticity and Earth vorticity.

Of the following steps in classical cyclogenesis of a mid-latitude cyclone,this happens last.

After the development of cyclogenesis theory by the Norwegians,this was the next major development in the expanding knowledge of mid-latitude cyclones.

Increasing global temperatures

Which of the following are associated with the formation and intensification of surface mid-latitude cyclones?

A meridional pattern

Scientists document about ________ mid-latitude cyclones around the world each year.

Vilhelm Bjerknes

The hydrostatic equation is a relationship between

-The passage of a mid-latitude cyclone over Saint Louis would probably begin with this.

Speed divergence

Upper level divergence coupled with lower level convergence

The dry conveyor belt

The Bergen scientists noticed that cyclogenesis commonly initiated at all of the following places,except

-According to the polar front theory,

-According to the polar front theory,midlatitude cyclones

Anticyclones are areas of

A "Rossby Wave" is also called a

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

Climate Changes: Past and Future

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