Geog 102 - Physical Geography » Spring 2021 » Quiz 4

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Question #1
Based on what you know about the global circulation model, complete Table 5.4. You may need to refer the Guided Practice video. Please choose the best answer that fits characteristics for Polar.
A.   low pressure, thermal, cold, dry.
B.   high pressure, thermal, hot, moist.
C.   low pressure, dynamic, warm, moist.
D.   high pressure, thermal, cold, dry.
Question #2
1.0 inch Hg = 33.87 mb 1.0 mb = 0.0295 inch of Hg Use the conversion formulas above to convert the following barometric pressure measurements. 1. Highest recorded air pressure on Earth measured in Tosontsengel, Mongolia: 32.03 inHg = _____ mb
A.   1,084.86
B.   1,184.68
C.   1,022.87
D.   1090.01
Question #3
What upper atmospheric winds are pulled evenly by the pressure gradient and Coriolis effect?
A.   Coriolis winds
B.   pressure gradient
C.   friction winds
D.   Geostrophic winds
Question #4
What instrument do you use to measure the pressure of the surrounding air?
A.   the Coriolis effect.
B.   barometer
Question #5
Which of the following is not a primary factor of Atmospheric Circulation?
A.   friction
B.   solar radiation
C.   gravity
D.   pressure gradient
Question #6
Based on what you know about the global circulation model, complete Table 5.4. You may need to refer the Guided Practice video. Please choose the best answer that fits characteristics for Equatorial.
A.   high pressure, thermal, hot, moist.
B.   low pressure, thermal, cold, dry.
C.   low pressure, dynamic, warm, moist.
D.   low pressure, thermal, hot, moist.
Question #7
If the low pressure is found at higher elevations, why does the air not rush towards those locations of lower pressure?
A.   This is because gravity is pulling the atmospheric gasses.
B.   This is because gravity is pushing the atmospheric gasses.
Question #8
Based on what you know about the global circulation model, complete Table 5.4. You may need to refer the Guided Practice video. Please choose the best answer that fits characteristics for Subpolar.
A.   low pressure, dynamic, cool, moist.
B.   low pressure, dynamic, cool, dry.
C.   high pressure, dynamic, hot, moist.
D.   high pressure, thermal, hot, moist.
Question #9
The intense sun and warm water of the north pole heats the air in the Intertropical Convergence Zone, raising its humidity and making it buoyant.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
Based on what you know about the global circulation model, complete Table 5.4. You may need to refer the Guided Practice video. Please pick the best answer if given the characteristics of an area with High Pressure, Dynamic cause, relatively warm temperatures and dry humidity.
A.   Subtropical
B.   Equatorial
C.   Subpolar
D.   Polar
Question #11
Across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, the summer and winter monsoons dominate the region’s climate. In the winter months, winds that blow cool air over land toward the Indian ocean lead to what conditions?
A.   heavy rainfall.
B.   very dry conditions.
Question #12
1.0 inch Hg = 33.87 mb 1.0 mb = 0.0295 inch of Hg Use the conversion formulas above to convert the following barometric pressure measurements. 2. Lowest recorded air pressure on Earth measured in Typhoon Tip: ____ inHg = 869.9 mb
A.   26.55
B.   32.03
C.   25.66
D.   30.2
Question #13
What do we call the region that circles the Earth, near the equator, where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together?
A.   The Subtropical Convergence Zone
B.   The Arctic Circle
C.   The Intertropical Convergence Zone
D.   The Equator
Question #14
The ITCZ shifts to the north in July and shifts to the south in January.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #15
In the video, Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... What drives the monsoon season across India that provides rainfall?
A.   dry air from the north pole
B.   low pressure from the poles
C.   moist air that evaporated from the ocean
Question #16
At higher elevations the air pressure is _____.
A.   lower.
B.   higher.
Question #17
Please fill in the blank. What is a seasonal change in wind and rain patterns observed in certain parts of the world. It is also a familiar pattern in middle latitudes, occurring alongside seasonal shifts in atmospheric circulation patterns
A.   mansoon
B.   pressure gradient
C.   Coriolis effect
Question #18
Offshore breezes is when warm air begins to rise, creating a low pressure system.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #19
In the video, Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat... The rainfall from the monsoon provides economic activity. Which of the following is not one of the benefits.
A.   floods
B.   fills rivers
C.   transportation
D.   agriculture
Question #20
Monsoons only occur in South Asian and India.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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