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Question #1
As a general rule, friction is greatest ________.
A.
near the poles
B.
near the equator
C.
at the middle latitudes
D.
at jet stream altitudes
E.
near the Earth's surface
Question #2
A(n) ________ is an elongated zone of lower pressure between two areas of high pressure.
A.
trough
B.
storm
C.
anticyclone
D.
ridge
E.
cyclone
Question #3
Atmospheric pressure is measured with a device called a ________.
A.
anemometer
B.
inclinometer
C.
theodolite
D.
thermometer
E.
barometer
Question #4
Which of the following does NOT act upon winds that blow far above the surface of the Earth?
A.
Pressure gradient
B.
Gravity
C.
Coriolis effect
D.
Geostrophic
E.
Friction
Question #5
At Earth's surface, warm temperatures are associated with ________.
A.
high pressure
B.
low pressure
C.
anticyclones
D.
cyclones
E.
adiabatic cooling
Question #6
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven major components of global circulation?
A.
Polar easterlies
B.
Westerlies
C.
Trade winds
D.
Monsoon
E.
Intertropical convergence
Question #7
Gas molecules in the lower atmosphere ________.
A.
infrequently collide with each other
B.
are readily compressed and heated
C.
tend to explode when they collide with each other
D.
are strongly bound to each other
E.
tend to stay at rest
Question #8
The so-called "winds of commerce" are the ________ winds.
A.
westerly
B.
trade
C.
horse latitude
D.
monsoon
E.
Rossby wave
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.
the Coriolis effect
C.
force
D.
wind
E.
velocity
Question #10
The Coriolis effect exists because ________.
A.
the Earth is an oblate spheroid
B.
gravity exists
C.
the Earth rotates
D.
geostrophic force and gravity are balanced
E.
friction and pressure gradient 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 south everywhere on Earth
B.
the north in the Northern Hemisphere
C.
west to east everywhere on Earth
D.
the east in the Southern Hemisphere
E.
the north in the Southern Hemisphere
Question #12
Most of the broad-scale air movements that comprise the general circulation are ________.
A.
adiabatic
B.
vertical
C.
horizontal
D.
started by the Coriolis effect
E.
jet streams
Question #13
Out of the weather elements below, which one are we usually the LEAST aware of without the use of weather instruments?
A.
Temperature
B.
Wind speed
C.
Pressure
D.
Wind direction
E.
Moisture
Question #14
Wind speed is determined by ________.
A.
random motions of gas molecules
B.
pressure gradient force
C.
latitude
D.
the Coriolis effect
E.
parallax
Question #15
Which of the following refers only to the horizontal motion of air?
A.
Updraft
B.
A balance of atmospheric forces
C.
Subsidence
D.
General circulation
E.
Wind
Question #16
Air in an anticyclone always flows ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.
A.
clockwise
B.
from the southwest
C.
from the northeast
D.
counterclockwise
E.
slowly
Question #17
In which situation would the Coriolis effect be GREATEST?
A.
In any situation, as the Coriolis effect is a constant
B.
Low wind speeds, low latitude
C.
High wind speeds, high latitude
D.
High wind speeds, low latitude
E.
Low 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.
the sorting caused by the varying weights of the gases
C.
very good planning at the time of Earth's beginnings
D.
gravity
E.
friction
Question #19
The speed of the wind is unaffected by ________.
A.
differences in heating between locations
B.
pressure gradient
C.
the roughness of Earth's surface
D.
friction
E.
the Coriolis effect
Question #20
A thermal low is closely associated with ________.
A.
descent of air
B.
ascent of air
C.
very cold surface conditions
D.
very warm surface conditions
E.
storms
Question #21
The basic unit of pressure mapped on weather maps is ________.
A.
knots
B.
pounds per square inch
C.
millibars
D.
miles per hour
Question #22
Which of the following occurs closest to the equator?
A.
Polar front
B.
Westerlies
C.
Subpolar low
D.
Doldrums
E.
Subtropical high
Question #23
Flowing air responding to the difference between higher and lower pressure is responding to the ________.
A.
Coriolis effect
B.
pressure gradient
C.
trade winds
D.
anticyclone
E.
intertropical convergence
Question #24
Cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere are ________ air flows.
A.
south-flowing
B.
counterclockwise
C.
north-flowing
D.
mythical
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