Question 1

A parcel of air at the surface is heated which expands the air and increases the parcel's volume.If the same number of air molecules occupy the greater volume, density decreases.The increase in volume results in lower pressure.What will happen to the air surrounding this parcel?

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A)  more dense air rises at the surface
B)  less dense air sinks at the surface
C)  less dense air flows in to replace the rising air
D)  denser air flows in to replace the rising air

Question 2

If a gas cools under constant pressure, the molecules within it have ______ kinetic energy (motions) and can therefore _______________.

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A)  less; be packed into a smaller volume
B)  less; be packed into a larger volume
C)  more; be packed into a larger volume
D)  more; be packed into a smaller volume

Question 3

This diagram features a

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A)  cyclone, southern hemisphere.
B)  anticyclone, northern hemisphere.
C)  cyclone, northern hemisphere.
D)  anticyclone, southern hemisphere.

Question 4

What would be the correct sequence of prevailing winds on a transect from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

A)  westerly, easterly, southeast, northeast, easterly, westerly
B)  westerly, easterly, northeast, southeast, easterly, westerly
C)  easterly, westerly, southeast, northeast, westerly, easterly
D)  easterly, westerly, northeast, southeast, westerly, easterly

Question 5

A true difference between north and south polar areas is.

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A)  North Pole is over ocean, South Pole is over land.
B)  High pressure located over North Pole low pressure over South Pole.
C)  low pressure located over North Pole, high pressure over South Pole.
D)  South Pole is over ocean, North Pole over land.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes air circulation at high latitudes?

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A)  Cold dense air rises at the poles, flows outward away from poles, and rises between 60 and 45 degrees latitude.
B)  Cold dense air sinks at the poles, flows outward away from poles, and rises between 60 and 45 degrees latitude.
C)  Cold dense air sinks at poles, flows outward away from poles, and sinks between 60 and 45 degrees latitude.
D)  Cold dense air rises at the poles, flows outward away from the poles and sinks between 60 and 45 degrees latitude.

Question 7

At which location would the Coriolis force deflection be the least?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D

Question 8

In the southern hemisphere objects are deflected to the

Accepted Answer

A)  right, but based on objects moving to the north or south only.
B)  left, but based on objects moving to the north or south only.
C)  right, irrespective of which way it is moving.
D)  left, irrespective of which way it is moving.

Question 9

All of the following is true regarding the flow of air aloft in the mid-latitudes EXCEPT.

Accepted Answer

A)  west to east flow.
B)  east to west flow.
C)  wind speed aloft is greater than wind speed at surface.
D)  circulation is restricted to the troposphere.

Question 10

The isohypses portrayed here show.

Accepted Answer

A)  high pressure, northern hemisphere.
B)  low pressure, southern hemisphere.
C)  high pressure, southern hemisphere.
D)  low pressure, northern hemisphere. C

Question 11

The Hadley cell is characterized by.

Accepted Answer

A)  low pressure, sinking air over the equator, high pressure, rising air at 30N and 30S.
B)  high pressure, sinking air over the equator, low pressure, rising air at 30N and 30S.
C)  low pressure, rising air over the equator, high pressure, sinking air at 30N and 30S.
D)  high pressure, rising air over the equator, low pressure, sinking air at 30N and 30S. C

Question 12

Which of the following locations shows the best development of a Rossby wave ridge?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D

Question 13

The dot on this map represents Missouri.Based on your knowledge of the anticyclone's wind direction, how would temperatures change between 2/11/2012 and 2/13/2012?

Accepted Answer

A)  cooler then warmer
B)  warmer then cooler
C)  cold then colder
D)  temperatures wouldn't change

Question 14

All of the following are true regarding the monsoon in India and Southeast Asia EXCEPT.

Accepted Answer

A)  creates a winter dry season.
B)  appears in art, music, and architecture.
C)  begins in the north and moves south.
D)  greens out vegetation in the summer. C

Question 15

In accordance with Boyle's Law, a gas under constant temperature will ____________ in volume when the pressure is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; increased
B)  decrease; increased
C)  decrease; decreased
D)  keep the same volume regardless of pressure

Question 16

Which of the following circulation patterns is characteristic of a cyclone or low pressure in the Southern Hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  air flowing inward, counterclockwise
B)  air flowing outward, counterclockwise
C)  air flowing inward, clockwise
D)  air flowing outward, clockwise

Question 17

Which properly describes surface winds within the Tropics?

Accepted Answer

A)  inconsistent winds, called the doldrums which last for most of the year
B)  winds blowing from southwest to northeast in the northern hemisphere, winds blowing northwest to southeast in the southern hemisphere
C)  winds blowing from northwest to southeast in the northern hemisphere, winds blowing southwest to northeast in the southern hemisphere
D)  winds blowing from northeast to southwest in the northern hemisphere, winds blowing southeast to northwest in the southern hemisphere

Question 18

Which wind belt is located at letter D?

Accepted Answer

A)  Polar Easterlies
B)  Westerlies
C)  Northeast Trade Winds
D)  Southeast Trade Winds

Question 19

The isohypses portrayed here show.

Accepted Answer

A)  high pressure, northern hemisphere.
B)  low pressure, northern hemisphere.
C)  low pressure, southern hemisphere.
D)  high pressure, southern hemisphere.

Question 20

A mountain or katabatic breeze is created when

Accepted Answer

A)  air from lower elevations is heated more efficiently and rises, creating an upslope breeze.
B)  air from higher elevations is cooled more efficiently and sinks, creating a downslope breeze.
C)  air from lower elevations is cooled more efficiently and rises, creating an upslope breeze.
D)  air from higher elevations is heated more efficiently and sinks, creating a downslope breeze.

Exam 3: Atmospheric Motion

A parcel of air at the surface is heated which expands the air and increases the parcel's volume.If the same number of air molecules occupy the greater volume, density decreases.The increase in volume results in lower pressure.What will happen to the air surrounding this parcel?

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If a gas cools under constant pressure, the molecules within it have ______ kinetic energy (motions) and can therefore _______________.

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This diagram features a

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What would be the correct sequence of prevailing winds on a transect from the North Pole to the South Pole?

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A true difference between north and south polar areas is.

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Which of the following best describes air circulation at high latitudes?

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At which location would the Coriolis force deflection be the least?

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In the southern hemisphere objects are deflected to the

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All of the following is true regarding the flow of air aloft in the mid-latitudes EXCEPT.

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The isohypses portrayed here show.

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The Hadley cell is characterized by.

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Which of the following locations shows the best development of a Rossby wave ridge?

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The dot on this map represents Missouri.Based on your knowledge of the anticyclone's wind direction, how would temperatures change between 2/11/2012 and 2/13/2012?

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All of the following are true regarding the monsoon in India and Southeast Asia EXCEPT.

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In accordance with Boyle's Law, a gas under constant temperature will ____________ in volume when the pressure is ____________.

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Which of the following circulation patterns is characteristic of a cyclone or low pressure in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Which properly describes surface winds within the Tropics?

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Which wind belt is located at letter D?

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The isohypses portrayed here show.

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A mountain or katabatic breeze is created when

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