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Question #1
As a general rule, friction is greatest ________.
A.
near the poles
B.
at jet stream altitudes
C.
at the middle latitudes
D.
near the equator
E.
near the Earth's surface
Question #2
A(n) ________ is an elongated zone of lower pressure between two areas of high pressure.
A.
storm
B.
ridge
C.
trough
D.
cyclone
E.
anticyclone
Question #3
Atmospheric pressure is measured with a device called a ________.
A.
inclinometer
B.
anemometer
C.
barometer
D.
theodolite
E.
thermometer
Question #4
Which of the following does NOT act upon winds that blow far above the surface of the Earth?
A.
Pressure gradient
B.
Friction
C.
Gravity
D.
Coriolis effect
E.
Geostrophic
Question #5
At Earth's surface, warm temperatures are associated with ________.
A.
high pressure
B.
adiabatic cooling
C.
cyclones
D.
anticyclones
E.
low pressure
Question #6
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven major components of global circulation?
A.
Monsoon
B.
Trade winds
C.
Westerlies
D.
Intertropical convergence
E.
Polar easterlies
Question #7
Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere ________.
A.
are readily compressed and heated
B.
tend to explode when they collide with each other
C.
tend to stay at rest
D.
infrequently collide with each other
E.
are strongly bound to each other
Question #8
The so-called "winds of commerce" are the ________ winds.
A.
Rossby wave
B.
trade
C.
horse latitude
D.
monsoon
E.
westerly
Question #9
City A has an air pressure of 1,000 millibars. City B has an air pressure of 1,004 millibars. The distance between the two cities is 100 kilometers. The difference of 4 millibars over 100 kilometers is known as ________.
A.
the pressure gradient
B.
velocity
C.
wind
D.
the Coriolis effect
E.
force
Question #10
The Coriolis effect exists because ________.
A.
the Earth is an oblate spheroid
B.
friction and pressure gradient are balanced
C.
gravity exists
D.
the Earth rotates
E.
geostrophic force and gravity are balanced
Question #11
If there were no continents and the Earth did not rotate, the surface wind patterns would be simple: Surface winds would blow from ________.
A.
the east in the Southern Hemisphere
B.
the north in the Northern Hemisphere
C.
the north in the Southern Hemisphere
D.
west to east everywhere on Earth
E.
the south everywhere on Earth
Question #12
Most of the broad-scale air movements that comprise the general circulation are ________.
A.
horizontal
B.
adiabatic
C.
started by the Coriolis effect
D.
jet streams
E.
vertical
Question #13
Out of the weather elements below, which one are we usually the LEAST aware of without the use of weather instruments?
A.
Pressure
B.
Moisture
C.
Temperature
D.
Wind direction
E.
Wind speed
Question #14
Wind speed is determined by ________.
A.
random motions of gas molecules
B.
the Coriolis effect
C.
pressure gradient force
D.
latitude
E.
parallax
Question #15
Which of the following refers only to the horizontal motion of air?
A.
Wind
B.
Subsidence
C.
A balance of atmospheric forces
D.
General circulation
E.
Updraft
Question #16
Air in an anticyclone always flows ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.
A.
counterclockwise
B.
from the northeast
C.
clockwise
D.
slowly
E.
from the southwest
Question #17
In which situation would the Coriolis effect be GREATEST?
A.
High wind speeds, low latitude
B.
Low wind speeds, high latitude
C.
In any situation, as the Coriolis effect is a constant
D.
Low wind speeds, low latitude
E.
High wind speeds, high latitude
Question #18
The denser packing of molecules at the bottom of the atmosphere than at the top of the atmosphere is a result of ________.
A.
the Coriolis effect
B.
gravity
C.
very good planning at the time of Earth's beginnings
D.
friction
E.
the sorting caused by the varying weights of the gases
Question #19
The speed of the wind is unaffected by ________.
A.
friction
B.
the Coriolis effect
C.
pressure gradient
D.
differences in heating between locations
E.
the roughness of Earth's surface
Question #20
A thermal low is closely associated with ________.
A.
ascent of air
B.
descent of air
C.
very warm surface conditions
D.
storms
E.
very cold surface conditions
Question #21
The basic unit of pressure mapped on weather maps is ________.
A.
miles per hour
B.
knots
C.
pounds per square inch
D.
millibars
Question #22
Which of the following occurs closest to the equator?
A.
Subpolar low
B.
Polar front
C.
Doldrums
D.
Subtropical high
E.
Westerlies
Question #23
Flowing air responding to the difference between higher and lower pressure is responding to the ________.
A.
Coriolis effect
B.
anticyclone
C.
pressure gradient
D.
trade winds
E.
intertropical convergence
Question #24
Cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere are ________ air flows.
A.
north-flowing
B.
counterclockwise
C.
mythical
D.
south-flowing
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