Multiple Choice
Wind speed is measured by a/an _____________ whereas wind direction is measured by a/an _____________ .
A) barometer / barograph
B) barograph / barometer
C) anemometer / barometer
D) anemometer / vane
E) vane / anemometer
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: In high pressure systems:<br>A)air rises and converges
Q3: Surface winds converge towards _.<br>A)an anticyclone<br>B)a cyclone<br>C)an
Q4: The name given to the apparent deflecting
Q5: Which of the following statements is incorrect?<br>A)Jet
Q6: Describe and explain the local winds of
Q8: Describe the role and development of deep
Q9: Which belt of winds corresponds with the
Q10: Describe the different types of jet streams
Q11: At the ITCZ,air rises,and the winds are
Q12: What is the geostrophic wind?<br>A)an upper-air wind