Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Nighttime circulatory system along coasts where winds from a zone of high pressure over land flow to a zone of relatively low pressure over water.
Daytime circulatory system along coasts where winds flow from a zone of high pressure over water to a zone of relatively low pressure over land.
Upslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes heat up due to re-radiation and conduction over the course of the day.
Downslope airflow that develops when mountain slopes cool off at night and relatively low pressure exists in valleys.
Downslope airflow that evolves when pools of cold air develop over ice caps and subsequently descend into valleys.

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The Answer of land breeze and katabatic winds and sea is...

Question 2

At sea level,the air pressure is 1013.25 mb.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If air warms it causes the air molecules to scatter,thus the density decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air ____[1]____ in a ___[2]______ direction(as seen from above).
Answer 1 Choices:
converges
diverges
Answer 2 Choices:
clockwise
counterclockwise
cyclonic

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Answer1: d...

Question 5

In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a ___[1]____ direction,and upon reaching the surface it ___[2]_____.
Answer 1 Choices:
clockwise
counterclockwise
vertical
Answer 2 Choices:
converges
diverges

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Answer1: counterclockwise
Answer2: diverges

Question 6

The primary wind system in the tropics that flows toward the ITCZ on the equatorial side of the Subtropical High-Pressure System is known as the

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A)   equatorial trough.
B)   Intertropical Convergence Zone.
C)   trade winds.
D)   tropical easterlies.
E)   Hadley cell.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Select all of the following statements that are true about high-pressure systems.

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A)   A high-pressure system has air converging at the surface.
B)   A high-pressure system has air diverging at the surface.
C)   A high-pressure system spins counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
D)   A high-pressure system spins counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
E)   A high-pressure system is also known as an anticyclone.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

.High-altitude air on the north side of the ITCZ flows northward by convection.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Atmospheric pressure is most closely associated with the temperature and density of the air.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ultimate cause for all wind patterns on Earth is the unequal heating of land surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the ITCZ? Where is it found?

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The ITCZ stands for the Intertropical Co...

Question 13

It takes about 2000 years for water to flow from Great Britain in the Northern Atlantic to the Southern Pacific Ocean.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which of the following diagrams is the subsolar point located over the Equator?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 15

Advection is the vertical mixing of fluids material (or air)due to differences in temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Select all of the following statements that are true about anticyclones.

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A)   An anticyclone has air diverging at the surface.
B)   An anticyclone is also known as a high pressure system.
C)   An anticyclone spins clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
D)   An anticyclone has air converging at the surface.
E)   An anticyclone spins clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

During normal (non-El Niño) years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

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A)   The dominant current in the tropical Pacific is easterly along the South Equatorial Current.
B)   This current is caused by the easterly trade winds that flow from strong STH pressure systems to the ITCZ.
C)   The flow of water away from equatorial South America allows the Humboldt Current to upwell in the eastern Pacific near the Equator.
D)   Cool water, cool air means lots of precipitation along the coast of South America.
E)   Warm air, warm water means low pressure in the western Pacific.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from __[1]__ to __[2]__.
Answer 1 Choices:
north
south
east
west
Answer 2 Choices
north
south
east
west

Accepted Answer

Answer1: w...

Question 20

What is the Coriolis force? What are its effects?

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The Coriolis force is the force created ...

Exam 6: Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Match each description with the term that correctly describes it.

At sea level,the air pressure is 1013.25 mb.

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If air warms it causes the air molecules to scatter,thus the density decreases.

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In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air __[1] in a _[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic

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Answer1: d...
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In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a _[1] direction,and upon reaching the surface it _[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

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Answer1: counterclockwise Answer2: diverges

The primary wind system in the tropics that flows toward the ITCZ on the equatorial side of the Subtropical High-Pressure System is known as the

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Select all of the following statements that are true about high-pressure systems.

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.High-altitude air on the north side of the ITCZ flows northward by convection.

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Atmospheric pressure is most closely associated with the temperature and density of the air.

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The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The ultimate cause for all wind patterns on Earth is the unequal heating of land surfaces.

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What is the ITCZ? Where is it found?

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The ITCZ stands for the Intertropical Co...
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It takes about 2000 years for water to flow from Great Britain in the Northern Atlantic to the Southern Pacific Ocean.

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In which of the following diagrams is the subsolar point located over the Equator?

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Advection is the vertical mixing of fluids material (or air)due to differences in temperature.

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Select all of the following statements that are true about anticyclones.

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During normal (non-El Niño) years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

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The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from [1] to [2]. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

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Answer1: w...
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What is the Coriolis force? What are its effects?

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Exam 6: Atmospheric Pressure, wind, and Global Circulation

Match each description with the term that correctly describes it.

At sea level,the air pressure is 1013.25 mb.

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If air warms it causes the air molecules to scatter,thus the density decreases.

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In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air ____[1]____ in a ___[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic

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In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a ___[1]____ direction,and upon reaching the surface it ___[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

Correct AnswerverifiedAnswer1: counterclockwise Answer2: diverges

The primary wind system in the tropics that flows toward the ITCZ on the equatorial side of the Subtropical High-Pressure System is known as the

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Select all of the following statements that are true about high-pressure systems.

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.High-altitude air on the north side of the ITCZ flows northward by convection.

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Atmospheric pressure is most closely associated with the temperature and density of the air.

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The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The ultimate cause for all wind patterns on Earth is the unequal heating of land surfaces.

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What is the ITCZ? Where is it found?

Correct AnswerverifiedThe ITCZ stands for the Intertropical Co...View AnswerShow Answer

It takes about 2000 years for water to flow from Great Britain in the Northern Atlantic to the Southern Pacific Ocean.

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In which of the following diagrams is the subsolar point located over the Equator?

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Advection is the vertical mixing of fluids material (or air)due to differences in temperature.

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Select all of the following statements that are true about anticyclones.

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During normal (non-El Niño) years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

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The horizontal flow of air around the center of a low-pressure system is clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from __[1]__ to __[2]__. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

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What is the Coriolis force? What are its effects?

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In a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere,the horizontal flow of air __[1] in a _[2]______ direction(as seen from above). Answer 1 Choices: converges diverges Answer 2 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise cyclonic

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In the Southern Hemisphere,descending air spirals in a _[1] direction,and upon reaching the surface it _[2]_____. Answer 1 Choices: clockwise counterclockwise vertical Answer 2 Choices: converges diverges

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The ITCZ stands for the Intertropical Co...
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Atmospheric pressure systems in the Midlatitudes generally migrate from [1] to [2]. Answer 1 Choices: north south east west Answer 2 Choices north south east west

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