Question 1

Seasonally shifting wind systems associated with the annual cycle of returning precipitation are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Santa Ana winds.
B)  sea breezes.
C)  chinook winds.
D)  monsoons.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Deserts are often associated with the ITCZ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

On a weather map of air pressure,what can you infer from a close spacing of isobars?

Accepted Answer

A)  A steep pressure gradient creating a slower flow of air
B)  A weak pressure gradient creating a slower flow of air
C)  A steep pressure gradient creating a faster flow of air
D)  Little without knowing temperature patterns
E)  Higher pressuresF) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Friction greatest influence on the wind occurs at altitudes above 500 m.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following primary pressure areas are produced by dynamic factors,rather than thermal factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aleutian low and Icelandic low
B)  Equatorial low and Bermuda high
C)  Subtropical high and subpolar low
D)  Equatorial low and polar highE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_______ and becomes the_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  west; Aleutian low
B)  east; Aleutian low
C)  west; Azores high
D)  west; Pacific high
E)  east; Azores highF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The Coriolis force

Accepted Answer

A)  is the only force acting on flows of air in the upper troposphere.
B)  decreases with height above the surface.
C)  drives air from areas of higher to lower barometric pressure.
D)  causes the apparent deflection of winds from a straight path.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

If you were between 40° and 50° north latitude,and you wanted to stand with the average winds blowing in your face you would stand facing

Accepted Answer

A)  east.
B)  north.
C)  west.
D)  south.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Upwelling brings cool,nutrient rich water to the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount of Coriolis deflection is uniform from equator to poles.
B)  Coriolis deflection occurs only along parallels,not meridians.
C)  The Coriolis force is zero along the equator,increasing to one-half of maximum at 30° latitude and maximum at the poles.
D)  The Coriolis force is zero at the poles,increasing to maximum along the equator.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using mercury or other liquids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Subtropical high-pressure systems generate both the trade winds and the westerlies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Wind Essentials

During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_ and becomes the_ .

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If you were between 40° and 50° north latitude,and you wanted to stand with the average winds blowing in your face you would stand facing

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

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Seasonally shifting wind systems associated with the annual cycle of returning precipitation are known as

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Deserts are often associated with the ITCZ.

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An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using mercury or other liquids.

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Upwelling brings cool,nutrient rich water to the surface.

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On a weather map of air pressure,what can you infer from a close spacing of isobars?

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The Coriolis force

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Subtropical high-pressure systems generate both the trade winds and the westerlies.

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Which of the following primary pressure areas are produced by dynamic factors,rather than thermal factors?

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Friction greatest influence on the wind occurs at altitudes above 500 m.

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During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_______ and becomes the_______ .

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If you were between 40° and 50° north latitude,and you wanted to stand with the average winds blowing in your face you would stand facing

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the effects of the Coriolis force?

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Seasonally shifting wind systems associated with the annual cycle of returning precipitation are known as

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Deserts are often associated with the ITCZ.

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An aneroid barometer measures air pressure using mercury or other liquids.

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Upwelling brings cool,nutrient rich water to the surface.

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On a weather map of air pressure,what can you infer from a close spacing of isobars?

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The Coriolis force

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Subtropical high-pressure systems generate both the trade winds and the westerlies.

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Which of the following primary pressure areas are produced by dynamic factors,rather than thermal factors?

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Friction greatest influence on the wind occurs at altitudes above 500 m.

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During the winter,the Bermuda high migrates to the_ and becomes the_ .

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