Match between columns Premises: Nighttime circulatory system along coasts where winds from a zone of high pressure over land flow to a zone of relatively low pressure over water. Daytime circulatory system along coasts where winds flow from a zone of high pressure over water to a zone of relatively low pressure over land. Upslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes heat up due to re-radiation and conduction over the course of the day. Downslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes cool off at night and relatively low pressure exists in valleys. Downslope airflow that evolves when pools of cold air develop over ice caps and subsequently descend into valleys.

The Answer of land breeze and katabatic winds and sea is...

Exam 6: Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

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Nighttime circulatory system along coasts where winds from a zone of high pressure over land flow to a zone of relatively low pressure over water.

land breeze

Daytime circulatory system along coasts where winds flow from a zone of high pressure over water to a zone of relatively low pressure over land.

katabatic winds

Upslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes heat up due to re-radiation and conduction over the course of the day.

sea breeze

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Nighttime circulatory system along coasts where winds from a zone of high pressure over land flow to a zone of relatively low pressure over water.

land breeze

Daytime circulatory system along coasts where winds flow from a zone of high pressure over water to a zone of relatively low pressure over land.

katabatic winds

Upslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes heat up due to re-radiation and conduction over the course of the day.

sea breeze

Downslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes cool off at night and relatively low pressure exists in valleys.

mountain breeze

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In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a _[1] direction,and upon reaching the surface it _[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

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Answer1: counterclockwise
Answer2: diverges

In which of the following diagrams is the subsolar point located over the Equator?

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.High-altitude air on the north side of the ITCZ flows northward by convection.

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The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The primary wind system in the tropics that flows toward the ITCZ on the equatorial side of the Subtropical High-Pressure System is known as the

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Question 6

Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from [1] to [2]. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

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The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

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At sea level,the air pressure is 1013.25 mb.

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In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air __[1] in a _[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic

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Question 10

Atmospheric pressure is most closely associated with the temperature and density of the air.

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Question 11

During normal (non-El Niño)years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

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Question 12

The ultimate cause for all wind patterns on Earth is the unequal heating of land surfaces.

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Question 13

It takes about 2000 years for water to flow from Great Britain in the Northern Atlantic to the Southern Pacific Ocean.

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Question 14

What is the ITCZ? Where is it found?

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What is the Coriolis force? What are its effects?

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Question 16

Select all of the following statements that are true about anticyclones.

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If air warms it causes the air molecules to scatter,thus the density decreases.

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Advection is the vertical mixing of fluids material (or air)due to differences in temperature.

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Select all of the following statements that are true about high-pressure systems.

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In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a _[1] direction,and upon reaching the surface it _[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

In which of the following diagrams is the subsolar point located over the Equator?

.High-altitude air on the north side of the ITCZ flows northward by convection.

The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

The primary wind system in the tropics that flows toward the ITCZ on the equatorial side of the Subtropical High-Pressure System is known as the

Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from [1] to [2]. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

At sea level,the air pressure is 1013.25 mb.

In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air __[1] in a _[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic

Atmospheric pressure is most closely associated with the temperature and density of the air.

During normal (non-El Niño)years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

The ultimate cause for all wind patterns on Earth is the unequal heating of land surfaces.

It takes about 2000 years for water to flow from Great Britain in the Northern Atlantic to the Southern Pacific Ocean.

What is the ITCZ? Where is it found?

What is the Coriolis force? What are its effects?

Select all of the following statements that are true about anticyclones.

If air warms it causes the air molecules to scatter,thus the density decreases.

Advection is the vertical mixing of fluids material (or air)due to differences in temperature.

Select all of the following statements that are true about high-pressure systems.

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Global Climates and Global Climate Change

Plant Geography

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

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Weathering and Mass Movements

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Exam 6: Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a ___[1]____ direction,and upon reaching the surface it ___[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

In which of the following diagrams is the subsolar point located over the Equator?

.High-altitude air on the north side of the ITCZ flows northward by convection.

The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

The primary wind system in the tropics that flows toward the ITCZ on the equatorial side of the Subtropical High-Pressure System is known as the

Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from __[1]__ to __[2]__. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

At sea level,the air pressure is 1013.25 mb.

In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air ____[1]____ in a ___[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic

Atmospheric pressure is most closely associated with the temperature and density of the air.

During normal (non-El Niño)years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

The ultimate cause for all wind patterns on Earth is the unequal heating of land surfaces.

It takes about 2000 years for water to flow from Great Britain in the Northern Atlantic to the Southern Pacific Ocean.

What is the ITCZ? Where is it found?

What is the Coriolis force? What are its effects?

Select all of the following statements that are true about anticyclones.

If air warms it causes the air molecules to scatter,thus the density decreases.

Advection is the vertical mixing of fluids material (or air)due to differences in temperature.

Select all of the following statements that are true about high-pressure systems.

Introduction to Physical Geography

The Geographers Tools

Earth-Sun Geometry and the Seasons

The Global Energy System

Global Temperature Patterns

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Air Masses and Cyclonic Weather Systems

Global Climates and Global Climate Change

Plant Geography

The Global Distribution and Character of Soils

Earth S Internal Structure, rock Cycle, and Geologic Time

Tectonic Processes and Landforms

Weathering and Mass Movements

Groundwater and Karst Landscapes

Fluvial Systems and Landforms

Glacial Geomorphology: Processes and Landforms

Arid Landscapes and Eolian Processes

Coastal Processes and Landforms

Population Growth and Environmental Impacts

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In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a _[1] direction,and upon reaching the surface it _[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from [1] to [2]. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air __[1] in a _[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic