Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to the dry leeward side of a mountain?

Accepted Answer

A) Rain shadow. 
B) Chinook. 
C) Front. 
D) Orogeny. 
A) Rain shadow. 
B) Chinook. 
C) Front. 
D) Orogeny.

Question 2

Chinook winds are cold,dry winds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is typical of tropical cyclones?

Accepted Answer

A) They are produced by the conflict between air masses and frontal activity. 
B) They originate entirely within tropical air masses. 
C) They usually form poleward of 23.5° latitude in either hemisphere. 
D) They are called hurricanes worldwide. 
A) They are produced by the conflict between air masses and frontal activity. 
B) They originate entirely within tropical air masses. 
C) They usually form poleward of 23.5° latitude in either hemisphere. 
D) They are called hurricanes worldwide.

Question 4

Which of the following characterizes the Intertropical Convergence Zone?

Accepted Answer

A) Cold,dry rising air. 
B) Cold,dry sinking air. 
C) Warm dry rising air. 
D) Warm,wet rising air. 
A) Cold,dry rising air. 
B) Cold,dry sinking air. 
C) Warm dry rising air. 
D) Warm,wet rising air.

Question 5

Which of the following would result in the greatest modification of the air mass?

Accepted Answer

A) A cT air mass moving across Texas. 
B) A cP air mass moving across the Great Lakes. 
C) A mT air mass moving across the Gulf of Mexico. 
D) A cP air mass remaining stationary over central Canada. 
A) A cT air mass moving across Texas. 
B) A cP air mass moving across the Great Lakes. 
C) A mT air mass moving across the Gulf of Mexico. 
D) A cP air mass remaining stationary over central Canada.

Question 6

In terms of stability,mT air masses formed over the Gulf of Mexico are quite similar to the mT air masses formed over the Pacific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The frequency of tornadoes in North America has been increasing over the last twenty years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The topography and latitudinal position of North America are important factors in air mass interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using regional examples,explain how orographic precipitation and rain shadows are related.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Thunderstorms are most often associated with cirrostratus clouds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the occluded stage of a midlatitude cyclone?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs when the cold front overruns the slower moving warm front. 
B) It occurs as soon as air begins to be uplifted along the cold front. 
C) It occurs at the time when the cold front and warm front are clearly and distinctly separated from one another. 
D) This stage is characteristic of an early stage of cyclone development. 
A) It occurs when the cold front overruns the slower moving warm front. 
B) It occurs as soon as air begins to be uplifted along the cold front. 
C) It occurs at the time when the cold front and warm front are clearly and distinctly separated from one another. 
D) This stage is characteristic of an early stage of cyclone development.

Question 12

Which of the following is true regarding air masses?

Accepted Answer

A) An air mass initially reflects the characteristics of its source region. 
B) They are stratified in terms of temperature and humidity. 
C) They may dominate only the absolute minimal depth of the troposphere. 
D) Air masses tend to maintain their original characteristics as they migrate from their source regions. 
A) An air mass initially reflects the characteristics of its source region. 
B) They are stratified in terms of temperature and humidity. 
C) They may dominate only the absolute minimal depth of the troposphere. 
D) Air masses tend to maintain their original characteristics as they migrate from their source regions.

Question 13

The Saffir-Simpson scale estimates potential property damage from which type of violent weather?

Accepted Answer

A) Hurricanes. 
B) Tornadoes. 
C) Tropical depressions. 
D) Storm surges. 
A) Hurricanes. 
B) Tornadoes. 
C) Tropical depressions. 
D) Storm surges.

Question 14

Air masses that migrate far from their source regions become modified in physical characteristics and form secondary air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following best describes tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

A) They are rarely associated with hurricanes. 
B) They are associated with mesocyclones. 
C) They do not occur anywhere else in the world outside of North America. 
D) They are called funnel clouds after they come in contact with the ground. 
A) They are rarely associated with hurricanes. 
B) They are associated with mesocyclones. 
C) They do not occur anywhere else in the world outside of North America. 
D) They are called funnel clouds after they come in contact with the ground.

Question 16

Weather data necessary for forecasting includes barometric pressure,surface air temperature,dew-point temperature,wind speed and direction,and precipitation patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is the correct order of tropical cyclone classification,from weakest to strongest?

Accepted Answer

A) Tropical disturbance-tropical depression-tropical storm-hurricane. 
B) Tropical depression-tropical disturbance-hurricane-tropical storm. 
C) Tropical storm-tropical disturbance-tropical depression-hurricane. 
D) Hurricane-tropical disturbance-tropical depression-tropical storm. 
A) Tropical disturbance-tropical depression-tropical storm-hurricane. 
B) Tropical depression-tropical disturbance-hurricane-tropical storm. 
C) Tropical storm-tropical disturbance-tropical depression-hurricane. 
D) Hurricane-tropical disturbance-tropical depression-tropical storm.

Which of the following terms refers to the dry leeward side of a mountain?

Chinook winds are cold,dry winds.

Which of the following is typical of tropical cyclones?

Which of the following characterizes the Intertropical Convergence Zone?

Which of the following would result in the greatest modification of the air mass?

In terms of stability,mT air masses formed over the Gulf of Mexico are quite similar to the mT air masses formed over the Pacific.

The frequency of tornadoes in North America has been increasing over the last twenty years.

The topography and latitudinal position of North America are important factors in air mass interactions.

Using regional examples,explain how orographic precipitation and rain shadows are related.

Thunderstorms are most often associated with cirrostratus clouds.

Which of the following is true of the occluded stage of a midlatitude cyclone?

Which of the following is true regarding air masses?

The Saffir-Simpson scale estimates potential property damage from which type of violent weather?

Air masses that migrate far from their source regions become modified in physical characteristics and form secondary air masses.

Which of the following best describes tornadoes?

Weather data necessary for forecasting includes barometric pressure,surface air temperature,dew-point temperature,wind speed and direction,and precipitation patterns.

Which is the correct order of tropical cyclone classification,from weakest to strongest?

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Exam 8: Weather

Which of the following terms refers to the dry leeward side of a mountain?

Chinook winds are cold,dry winds.

Which of the following is typical of tropical cyclones?

Which of the following characterizes the Intertropical Convergence Zone?

Which of the following would result in the greatest modification of the air mass?

In terms of stability,mT air masses formed over the Gulf of Mexico are quite similar to the mT air masses formed over the Pacific.

The frequency of tornadoes in North America has been increasing over the last twenty years.

The topography and latitudinal position of North America are important factors in air mass interactions.

Using regional examples,explain how orographic precipitation and rain shadows are related.

Thunderstorms are most often associated with cirrostratus clouds.

Which of the following is true of the occluded stage of a midlatitude cyclone?

Which of the following is true regarding air masses?

The Saffir-Simpson scale estimates potential property damage from which type of violent weather?

Air masses that migrate far from their source regions become modified in physical characteristics and form secondary air masses.

Which of the following best describes tornadoes?

Weather data necessary for forecasting includes barometric pressure,surface air temperature,dew-point temperature,wind speed and direction,and precipitation patterns.

Which is the correct order of tropical cyclone classification,from weakest to strongest?

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters