Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to the slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules?

Accepted Answer

A) molecular viscosity 
B) eddy viscosity 
C) mechanical turbulence 
D) convective turbulence 
A) molecular viscosity 
B) eddy viscosity 
C) mechanical turbulence 
D) convective turbulence

Question 2

Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. 
B) The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side. 
C) The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. 
D) The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side. 
A) The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. 
B) The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side. 
C) The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. 
D) The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side.

Question 3

Draw a sketch to show where eddies can form when air blows rapidly over a mountain range. Indicate where clouds might form. How would these clouds appear when viewed from the ground?

Accepted Answer

When air blows rapidly over a mountain r

Question 4

From which of the following directions is a wind reported as 225° blowing?

Accepted Answer

A) NE 
B) SW 
C) NW 
D) SE 
A) NE 
B) SW 
C) NW 
D) SE

Which of the following terms refers to the slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules?

Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds?

Draw a sketch to show where eddies can form when air blows rapidly over a mountain range. Indicate where clouds might form. How would these clouds appear when viewed from the ground?

From which of the following directions is a wind reported as 225° blowing?

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy: Warming 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: Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle-Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

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Exam 9: Wind: Small-Scale and Local Systems

Which of the following terms refers to the slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules?

Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds? ​

Draw a sketch to show where eddies can form when air blows rapidly over a mountain range. Indicate where clouds might form. How would these clouds appear when viewed from the ground?

From which of the following directions is a wind reported as 225° blowing?

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy: Warming 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: Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle-Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Filters

Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds?