Question 1

Ocean currents:

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A) have a much stronger vertical component than horizontal component. 
B) are driven primarily by differences in ocean temperature over large distances. 
C) move at a 45 degree angle to the right of surface air flow. 
D) maintain the same direction at increasing depth. 
A) have a much stronger vertical component than horizontal component. 
B) are driven primarily by differences in ocean temperature over large distances. 
C) move at a 45 degree angle to the right of surface air flow. 
D) maintain the same direction at increasing depth. C

Question 2

Small wind and pressure variations occurring at a particular location can be thought of as a __________ phenomenon.

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A) microscale 
B) mesoscale 
C) synoptic scale 
D) global scale 
A) microscale 
B) mesoscale 
C) synoptic scale 
D) global scale A

Question 3

Regarding troughs and ridges,it is true that:

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A) they most closely approximate a spiral pattern. 
B) troughs are associated with high pressure. 
C) there is always an equal number of troughs and ridges across the continental United States. 
D) height contours for troughs are shifted toward the equator. 
A) they most closely approximate a spiral pattern. 
B) troughs are associated with high pressure. 
C) there is always an equal number of troughs and ridges across the continental United States. 
D) height contours for troughs are shifted toward the equator. D

Question 4

An organized cluster of thunderstorms covering several counties is an example of a _________ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) microscale 
B) mesoscale 
C) synoptic scale 
D) global scale 
A) microscale 
B) mesoscale 
C) synoptic scale 
D) global scale

Question 5

Winds blowing from north to south are called

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A) zonal winds 
B) meridional winds 
C) turbulent winds 
D) rotors 
A) zonal winds 
B) meridional winds 
C) turbulent winds 
D) rotors

Question 6

The ________ represents a pattern in the Pacific Ocean in which two primary nodes of sea surface temperature exist.

Accepted Answer

Pacific De

Question 7

As the subpolar low makes its seasonal migrations,this is affected least:

Accepted Answer

A) the location of subtropical highs. 
B) the location of the ITCZ. 
C) the location of the trade winds. 
D) the location of the polar high. 
A) the location of subtropical highs. 
B) the location of the ITCZ. 
C) the location of the trade winds. 
D) the location of the polar high.

Question 8

Semipermanent high and low pressure cells

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A) are present during some years and absent during others 
B) are always present in exactly the same place 
C) undergo seasonal changes in position and intensity over the course of a year. 
D) undergo seasonal changes in intensity but not in position 
A) are present during some years and absent during others 
B) are always present in exactly the same place 
C) undergo seasonal changes in position and intensity over the course of a year. 
D) undergo seasonal changes in intensity but not in position

Question 9

The scale of an atmospheric feature depends on its

Accepted Answer

A) areal coverage only 
B) time span only 
C) both areal coverage and time span 
A) areal coverage only 
B) time span only 
C) both areal coverage and time span

Question 10

How does the aviation industry deal with strong winds in the upper atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

The airlines route planes to t

Question 11

The horse latitudes were associated with the:

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A) equatorial low. 
B) subtropical highs. 
C) sub-polar lows. 
D) polar highs. 
A) equatorial low. 
B) subtropical highs. 
C) sub-polar lows. 
D) polar highs.

Question 12

Hadley's single cell model of atmospheric general circulation

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A) is still the best explanation available for understanding microscale atmospheric motions 
B) is still the best explanation available for understanding large-scale atmospheric motions 
C) is not particularly useful for understanding large-scale atmospheric motions 
A) is still the best explanation available for understanding microscale atmospheric motions 
B) is still the best explanation available for understanding large-scale atmospheric motions 
C) is not particularly useful for understanding large-scale atmospheric motions

Question 13

Give the important components of both the single-cell and three-cell models of atmospheric circulation and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each model.

Accepted Answer

Single cell (Hadley)model: Hadley's idea

Question 14

The Coriolis force acts on air moving from the subtropical high to the ITCZ to create the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Coriolis force acts on air moving...

Question 15

Cyclones and anticyclones are classified as this scale of phenomena:

Accepted Answer

A) synoptic scale. 
B) mesoscale. 
C) microscale. 
D) Global scale. 
A) synoptic scale. 
B) mesoscale. 
C) microscale. 
D) Global scale.

Question 16

Analysis of Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)trends indicates

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A) La Nina episodes are becoming more common. 
B) El Nino episodes are becoming more common. 
C) the frequency of La Nina and El Nino is equal. 
D) none of the above. 
A) La Nina episodes are becoming more common. 
B) El Nino episodes are becoming more common. 
C) the frequency of La Nina and El Nino is equal. 
D) none of the above.

Question 17

The polar front:

Accepted Answer

A) is not associated with the polar jet stream. 
B) is a region of small changes in the slope of pressure surfaces. 
C) is a region marked by a sharp change in horizontal temperature. 
D) is a boundary between two regions of cold air. 
A) is not associated with the polar jet stream. 
B) is a region of small changes in the slope of pressure surfaces. 
C) is a region marked by a sharp change in horizontal temperature. 
D) is a boundary between two regions of cold air.

Question 18

Relationships between weather or climate patterns at two widely separated locations are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relationships between weather or climate patterns at...

Question 19

Westerly winds in the upper atmosphere at mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere:

Accepted Answer

A) are a result of a pressure gradient that moves air from the poles toward the equator. 
B) are stronger in summer than in winter. 
C) are the reason most mid-latitude storms move from west to east. 
D) are moving perpendicular to 500 mb contours. 
A) are a result of a pressure gradient that moves air from the poles toward the equator. 
B) are stronger in summer than in winter. 
C) are the reason most mid-latitude storms move from west to east. 
D) are moving perpendicular to 500 mb contours.

Question 20

Areas close to the ITCZ

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A) receive abundant precipitation 
B) receive little precipitation 
C) receive abundant precipitation, mostly as snow 
D) frequently experience droughts 
A) receive abundant precipitation 
B) receive little precipitation 
C) receive abundant precipitation, mostly as snow 
D) frequently experience droughts

Ocean currents:

Small wind and pressure variations occurring at a particular location can be thought of as a __________ phenomenon.

Regarding troughs and ridges,it is true that:

An organized cluster of thunderstorms covering several counties is an example of a _________ phenomenon.

Winds blowing from north to south are called

The ________ represents a pattern in the Pacific Ocean in which two primary nodes of sea surface temperature exist.

As the subpolar low makes its seasonal migrations,this is affected least:

Semipermanent high and low pressure cells

The scale of an atmospheric feature depends on its

How does the aviation industry deal with strong winds in the upper atmosphere?

The horse latitudes were associated with the:

Hadley's single cell model of atmospheric general circulation

Give the important components of both the single-cell and three-cell models of atmospheric circulation and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each model.

The Coriolis force acts on air moving from the subtropical high to the ITCZ to create the ________.

Cyclones and anticyclones are classified as this scale of phenomena:

Analysis of Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)trends indicates

The polar front:

Relationships between weather or climate patterns at two widely separated locations are called ________.

Westerly winds in the upper atmosphere at mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere:

Areas close to the ITCZ

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

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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Exam 8: Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Ocean currents:

Small wind and pressure variations occurring at a particular location can be thought of as a __________ phenomenon.

Regarding troughs and ridges,it is true that:

An organized cluster of thunderstorms covering several counties is an example of a _________ phenomenon.

Winds blowing from north to south are called

The ________ represents a pattern in the Pacific Ocean in which two primary nodes of sea surface temperature exist.

As the subpolar low makes its seasonal migrations,this is affected least:

Semipermanent high and low pressure cells

The scale of an atmospheric feature depends on its

How does the aviation industry deal with strong winds in the upper atmosphere?

The horse latitudes were associated with the:

Hadley's single cell model of atmospheric general circulation

Give the important components of both the single-cell and three-cell models of atmospheric circulation and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each model.

The Coriolis force acts on air moving from the subtropical high to the ITCZ to create the ________.

Cyclones and anticyclones are classified as this scale of phenomena:

Analysis of Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)trends indicates

The polar front:

Relationships between weather or climate patterns at two widely separated locations are called ________.

Westerly winds in the upper atmosphere at mid-latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere:

Areas close to the ITCZ

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

Climate Changes: Past and Future

Atmospheric Optics Online Only in Masteringmeteorology

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