Question 1

The warm sector is located

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A)  ahead of the warm front and behind the cold front. 
B)  ahead of the cold front and behind the warm front. 
C)  below the occluded front and above the cold front. 
A)  ahead of the warm front and behind the cold front. 
B)  ahead of the cold front and behind the warm front. 
C)  below the occluded front and above the cold front. B

Question 2

As westerly winds blow over a north-south oriented mountain range,the airflow is deflected in such a way that a trough forms on the ____________ side of the mountain.

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A)  upwind 
B)  downwind 
C)  both upwind and downwind 
D)  none of the above 
A)  upwind 
B)  downwind 
C)  both upwind and downwind 
D)  none of the above B

Question 3

Why is it important locate and follow the movements of atmospheric shortwaves?

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Locating and following the movements of atmospheric shortwaves is important for several reasons, primarily related to weather forecasting and understanding atmospheric dynamics:

1. Weather Prediction: Shortwaves are disturbances in the mid or upper levels of the atmosphere that can lead to the development of low-pressure systems at the surface. These systems are often associated with various weather events such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, or snow. Tracking shortwaves helps meteorologists predict these events and issue timely warnings to the public.

2. Precipitation Forecasting: Shortwaves can enhance lift in the atmosphere, which is a key component for cloud formation and precipitation. By monitoring these waves, forecasters can better anticipate areas that may experience enhanced rainfall or snowfall, which is crucial for agriculture, water management, and preparing for potential flooding.

3. Temperature Changes: The movement of shortwaves can influence temperature patterns. For example, a shortwave trough (an elongated area of low pressure) can bring cooler air and a shortwave ridge (an elongated area of high pressure) can bring warmer air. Understanding their movement helps predict temperature fluctuations, which is important for energy demand forecasting and public safety.

4. Severe Weather Events: Shortwaves can trigger or intensify severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes. Early detection of these waves allows for advanced warnings, which can save lives and reduce property damage by giving people more time to prepare.

5. Climate Studies: Studying the patterns and frequency of shortwaves contributes to our understanding of the climate system. Shortwaves can be influenced by larger-scale phenomena like the jet stream or by climate change. Understanding their behavior is important for climate modeling and assessing long-term climate variations.

6. Aviation Safety: Shortwaves can create turbulence and other hazardous flying conditions. Pilots and air traffic controllers use information about these atmospheric features to plan safer flight routes and altitudes, minimizing the risk of in-flight incidents.

7. Maritime Operations: For maritime navigation, especially in open seas, knowledge of shortwaves can help in predicting rough sea conditions and planning safer routes for ships.

In summary, tracking atmospheric shortwaves is a critical component of meteorology that plays a significant role in improving the accuracy of weather forecasts, preparing for severe weather events, and enhancing our understanding of atmospheric processes. It is a key factor in mitigating the impact of adverse weather on society and the environment.

Question 4

When a deep upper-level trough is located to the east of a surface anticyclone,the surface anticyclone will tend to move toward the

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A)  northwest. 
B)  northeast. 
C)  southwest. 
D)  southeast. 
A)  northwest. 
B)  northeast. 
C)  southwest. 
D)  southeast.

Question 5

Developing low pressure areas generally have ____ air near the surface and ____ air aloft.

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A)  converging,diverging 
B)  diverging,converging 
C)  converging,converging 
D)  diverging,diverging 
A)  converging,diverging 
B)  diverging,converging 
C)  converging,converging 
D)  diverging,diverging

Question 6

During baroclinic instability,

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A)  wave cyclones can intensify into large storm systems. 
B)  strong wind speed shear exists from the surface up to at least the 500 mb level. 
C)  rising and descending air motions exist. 
D)  temperature advection is occurring. 
E)  all of these 
A)  wave cyclones can intensify into large storm systems. 
B)  strong wind speed shear exists from the surface up to at least the 500 mb level. 
C)  rising and descending air motions exist. 
D)  temperature advection is occurring. 
E)  all of these

Question 7

List some of the reasons why the polar front theory doesn't apply to storms in the tropics.

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The polar front theory does not apply to

Question 8

Describe,in words or with a sketch,a wind flow pattern that will result in upper-level divergence.

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The answer of Describe,in words or with a sketch,a wind...

Question 9

Northeasters (or nor'easters)are midlatitude storms commonly found

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A)  along the Pacific coast of North America. 
B)  along the Atlantic coast of North America. 
C)  along the Gulf coast of North America. 
D)  along both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America. 
A)  along the Pacific coast of North America. 
B)  along the Atlantic coast of North America. 
C)  along the Gulf coast of North America. 
D)  along both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of North America.

Question 10

The polar front theory of a developing wave cyclone was conceived in

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A)  Norway. 
B)  Great Britain. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  Germany. 
E)  the Soviet Union. 
A)  Norway. 
B)  Great Britain. 
C)  the United States. 
D)  Germany. 
E)  the Soviet Union.

Question 11

With the aid of a diagram,show why an intensifying surface low pressure center which is located just east of a deep upper-level trough will often move in a northeasterly direction.

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In this scenario, the intensifying surfa

Question 12

The piling up of air above a region is called

Accepted Answer

A)  thickening. 
B)  divergence. 
C)  cyclogenesis. 
D)  convergence. 
A)  thickening. 
B)  divergence. 
C)  cyclogenesis. 
D)  convergence.

Question 13

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Suppose you observe a middle-latitude cyclone on the surface weather chart.What kind(s)of weather chart(s)would you want to examine to determine whether the cyclone is likely to strengthen or decay over the next 24 hours? What information would you hope to gain from each chart type?

Accepted Answer

To determine whether the middle-latitude

Question 15

Strong storms that develop over water,poleward of the polar front,are called

Accepted Answer

A)  nor'easters. 
B)  upslope lows. 
C)  lee-side lows. 
D)  polar lows. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  nor'easters. 
B)  upslope lows. 
C)  lee-side lows. 
D)  polar lows. 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is true about vorticity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vorticity can be observed by satellites,even during cloudy conditions. 
B)  Planetary vorticity is always present. 
C)  Relative vorticity can be either positive or negative. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Vorticity can be observed by satellites,even during cloudy conditions. 
B)  Planetary vorticity is always present. 
C)  Relative vorticity can be either positive or negative. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours)and temperature advection occurs,the atmosphere is called

Accepted Answer

A)  barotropic. 
B)  geostrophic. 
C)  hydrostatic. 
D)  baroclinic. 
A)  barotropic. 
B)  geostrophic. 
C)  hydrostatic. 
D)  baroclinic.

Question 18

Cyclogenesis is the ____ of a mid-latitude cyclone.

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A)  development or strengthening 
B)  weakening or dissipation 
C)  term for the exact midpoint 
D)  none of the above 
A)  development or strengthening 
B)  weakening or dissipation 
C)  term for the exact midpoint 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

If the outflow of air around a surface high pressure area is greater than the convergence of air aloft,you would observe

Accepted Answer

A)  in increase in pressure in the center of the high. 
B)  movement of the high toward the northeast. 
C)  a decrease in the central pressure. 
D)  strengthening in the high. 
A)  in increase in pressure in the center of the high. 
B)  movement of the high toward the northeast. 
C)  a decrease in the central pressure. 
D)  strengthening in the high.

Question 20

Atmospheric shortwaves usually move ____ at a speed that is ____ than longwaves.

Accepted Answer

A)  east to west,faster 
B)  west to east,faster 
C)  east to west,slower 
D)  west to east,slower 
A)  east to west,faster 
B)  west to east,faster 
C)  east to west,slower 
D)  west to east,slower

The warm sector is located

As westerly winds blow over a north-south oriented mountain range,the airflow is deflected in such a way that a trough forms on the ____________ side of the mountain.

Why is it important locate and follow the movements of atmospheric shortwaves?

When a deep upper-level trough is located to the east of a surface anticyclone,the surface anticyclone will tend to move toward the

Developing low pressure areas generally have air near the surface and air aloft.

During baroclinic instability,

List some of the reasons why the polar front theory doesn't apply to storms in the tropics.

Describe,in words or with a sketch,a wind flow pattern that will result in upper-level divergence.

Northeasters (or nor'easters)are midlatitude storms commonly found

The polar front theory of a developing wave cyclone was conceived in

With the aid of a diagram,show why an intensifying surface low pressure center which is located just east of a deep upper-level trough will often move in a northeasterly direction.

The piling up of air above a region is called

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.

Suppose you observe a middle-latitude cyclone on the surface weather chart.What kind(s)of weather chart(s)would you want to examine to determine whether the cyclone is likely to strengthen or decay over the next 24 hours? What information would you hope to gain from each chart type?

Strong storms that develop over water,poleward of the polar front,are called

Which of the following is true about vorticity?

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours)and temperature advection occurs,the atmosphere is called

Cyclogenesis is the ____ of a mid-latitude cyclone.

If the outflow of air around a surface high pressure area is greater than the convergence of air aloft,you would observe

Atmospheric shortwaves usually move at a speed that is than longwaves.

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The warm sector is located

As westerly winds blow over a north-south oriented mountain range,the airflow is deflected in such a way that a trough forms on the ____________ side of the mountain.

Why is it important locate and follow the movements of atmospheric shortwaves?

When a deep upper-level trough is located to the east of a surface anticyclone,the surface anticyclone will tend to move toward the

Developing low pressure areas generally have ____ air near the surface and ____ air aloft.

During baroclinic instability,

List some of the reasons why the polar front theory doesn't apply to storms in the tropics.

Describe,in words or with a sketch,a wind flow pattern that will result in upper-level divergence.

Northeasters (or nor'easters)are midlatitude storms commonly found

The polar front theory of a developing wave cyclone was conceived in

With the aid of a diagram,show why an intensifying surface low pressure center which is located just east of a deep upper-level trough will often move in a northeasterly direction.

The piling up of air above a region is called

Temperature advection does not occur when the winds do not cross the isotherms.

Suppose you observe a middle-latitude cyclone on the surface weather chart.What kind(s)of weather chart(s)would you want to examine to determine whether the cyclone is likely to strengthen or decay over the next 24 hours? What information would you hope to gain from each chart type?

Strong storms that develop over water,poleward of the polar front,are called

Which of the following is true about vorticity?

On an upper-level chart where the isotherms cross the isobars (or contours)and temperature advection occurs,the atmosphere is called

Cyclogenesis is the ____ of a mid-latitude cyclone.

If the outflow of air around a surface high pressure area is greater than the convergence of air aloft,you would observe

Atmospheric shortwaves usually move ____ at a speed that is ____ than longwaves.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy: Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation: Dew, Fog, and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind: Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind: Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

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Developing low pressure areas generally have air near the surface and air aloft.

Atmospheric shortwaves usually move at a speed that is than longwaves.