Question 1

The jet stream is best able to accomplish a transfer of heat from south to north when it has meridional flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

Accepted Answer

A) polar easterlies. 
B) jet streams. 
C) cyclogenesis. 
D) sea breeze. 
E) trade winds. 
A) polar easterlies. 
B) jet streams. 
C) cyclogenesis. 
D) sea breeze. 
E) trade winds.

Question 3

The region where the trade winds meet is sometimes called the doldrums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The polar jet stream usually slows down in winter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The major features of precipitation distribution patterns are determined by:

Accepted Answer

A) general circulation and pressure patterns. 
B) solar radiation available. 
C) temperature lapse rates. 
D) ocean water temperature. 
E) annual temperature range. 
A) general circulation and pressure patterns. 
B) solar radiation available. 
C) temperature lapse rates. 
D) ocean water temperature. 
E) annual temperature range.

Question 6

Phytoplankton populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A sea breeze is usually best developed early in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Name two examples of semi-permanent low-pressure centers.

Accepted Answer

Aleutian low,Siberia

Question 9

Jet streams are associated with fronts because of the:

Accepted Answer

A) higher pressure behind the front. 
B) reduced friction above the front. 
C) large temperature gradient. 
D) clouds forming there. 
A) higher pressure behind the front. 
B) reduced friction above the front. 
C) large temperature gradient. 
D) clouds forming there.

Question 10

Trade winds are a smaller macroscale wind phenomenon than a cyclone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The chinook wind has been known to cause rapid increases in temperature in the Denver,CO area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The winter season is associated with strong centers of ________ pressure over the continents while centers of ________ pressure intensify over the oceans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The winter season is associated with strong...

Question 13

Large scale wind circulation systems that reverse with the seasons are called:

Accepted Answer

A) meridional cells. 
B) typhoons. 
C) tropical cyclones. 
D) monsoons. 
E) tropical anticyclones. 
A) meridional cells. 
B) typhoons. 
C) tropical cyclones. 
D) monsoons. 
E) tropical anticyclones.

Question 14

The term "Hadley cell" applies to:

Accepted Answer

A) 0 degrees to 30 degrees latitude. 
B) the whole atmosphere. 
C) 30 degrees to 60 degrees latitude. 
D) 60 degrees to 90 degrees latitude. 
E) the poles and the equator. 
A) 0 degrees to 30 degrees latitude. 
B) the whole atmosphere. 
C) 30 degrees to 60 degrees latitude. 
D) 60 degrees to 90 degrees latitude. 
E) the poles and the equator.

Question 15

The only true zonal distribution of pressure exists in the region of the subpolar low in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most of the United States is situated in which zone of prevailing winds?

Accepted Answer

A) doldrums 
B) trade winds 
C) westerlies 
D) subpolar easterlies 
E) northerlies 
A) doldrums 
B) trade winds 
C) westerlies 
D) subpolar easterlies 
E) northerlies

Question 17

Katabatic winds have a cooling effect,and chinook winds have a warming effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What option below best characterizes the rainfall distribution at a station located along the equator?

Accepted Answer

A) summer dry season 
B) adequate precipitation all year around 
C) dry all year around 
D) winter dry season 
A) summer dry season 
B) adequate precipitation all year around 
C) dry all year around 
D) winter dry season

Question 19

Zonal refers to the east-west direction while meridional refers to the north-south direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The prevailing winds that tend to influence cities such as Chicago and New York City are

Accepted Answer

A) westerlies. 
B) polar easterlies. 
C) doldrums. 
D) trade winds. 
E) southerlies. 
A) westerlies. 
B) polar easterlies. 
C) doldrums. 
D) trade winds. 
E) southerlies.

The jet stream is best able to accomplish a transfer of heat from south to north when it has meridional flow.

The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

The region where the trade winds meet is sometimes called the doldrums.

The polar jet stream usually slows down in winter.

The major features of precipitation distribution patterns are determined by:

Phytoplankton populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present.

A sea breeze is usually best developed early in the morning.

Name two examples of semi-permanent low-pressure centers.

Jet streams are associated with fronts because of the:

Trade winds are a smaller macroscale wind phenomenon than a cyclone.

The chinook wind has been known to cause rapid increases in temperature in the Denver,CO area.

The winter season is associated with strong centers of pressure over the continents while centers of pressure intensify over the oceans.

Large scale wind circulation systems that reverse with the seasons are called:

The term "Hadley cell" applies to:

The only true zonal distribution of pressure exists in the region of the subpolar low in the Southern Hemisphere.

Most of the United States is situated in which zone of prevailing winds?

Katabatic winds have a cooling effect,and chinook winds have a warming effect.

What option below best characterizes the rainfall distribution at a station located along the equator?

Zonal refers to the east-west direction while meridional refers to the north-south direction.

The prevailing winds that tend to influence cities such as Chicago and New York City are

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The jet stream is best able to accomplish a transfer of heat from south to north when it has meridional flow.

The divergence near the ground that is associated with the subtropical high pressure zone can be cited as the origin of:

The region where the trade winds meet is sometimes called the doldrums.

The polar jet stream usually slows down in winter.

The major features of precipitation distribution patterns are determined by:

Phytoplankton populations off the coast of South America bloom when upwelling is present.

A sea breeze is usually best developed early in the morning.

Name two examples of semi-permanent low-pressure centers.

Jet streams are associated with fronts because of the:

Trade winds are a smaller macroscale wind phenomenon than a cyclone.

The chinook wind has been known to cause rapid increases in temperature in the Denver,CO area.

The winter season is associated with strong centers of ________ pressure over the continents while centers of ________ pressure intensify over the oceans.

Large scale wind circulation systems that reverse with the seasons are called:

The term "Hadley cell" applies to:

The only true zonal distribution of pressure exists in the region of the subpolar low in the Southern Hemisphere.

Most of the United States is situated in which zone of prevailing winds?

Katabatic winds have a cooling effect,and chinook winds have a warming effect.

What option below best characterizes the rainfall distribution at a station located along the equator?

Zonal refers to the east-west direction while meridional refers to the north-south direction.

The prevailing winds that tend to influence cities such as Chicago and New York City are

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters

The winter season is associated with strong centers of pressure over the continents while centers of pressure intensify over the oceans.