Question 1

Describe at least two important ways that the ocean interacts with large-scale atmospheric wind systems.

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The atmosphere and oceans are both dynam...

Question 2

The single-cell model is more reflective of real-world wind patterns than the three-cell model is.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Major ocean currents in the North Indian Ocean reverse direction between summer and winter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

At Barrow, Alaska (latitude 70 degrees N) , you would expect the prevailing wind to be ____.

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A)  northerly
B)  easterly
C)  southerly
D)  westerly
E)  northeasterlyF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

In the three-cell model, the wind belt observed on the poleward side of the polar front is called the ____.

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A)  polar easterlies
B)  prevailing westerlies
C)  northeast trades
D)  doldrums
E)  polar westerliesF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

A jet stream transfers more heat across the globe when it is zonal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly describe where each of the following features is found in Earth's general circulation. What meteorological conditions might you find associated with each feature? 
horse latitudes trade winds ITCZ 
polar front doldrums

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Over the ocean, the weak pressure gradie...

Question 8

Jet streams sometimes split into two branches.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is an assumption of the single-cell model of the general circulation of the atmosphere?

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A)  Earth's surface is uniformly covered with water.
B)  Earth rotates once in 24 hours.
C)  Excessive heating of the equatorial area produces a broad region of surface high pressure, while at the poles excessive cooling creates a region of surface low pressure.
D)  Prevailing winds in middle latitudes blow from east to west.
E)  The regions over the poles are referred to as doldrums.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The subtropical jet stream is usually found between ____.

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A)  0 degrees to 10 degrees latitude
B)  10 degrees to 20 degrees latitude, 100-mb level
C)  20 degrees to 30 degrees latitude, 200-mb level
D)  30 degrees to 40 degrees latitude, 500-mb level
E)  40 degrees to 50 degrees latitude, 1000-mb levelF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

For upwelling to occur along the west coast of North America, winds flowing from the ____ have to exist.

Accepted Answer

A)  east
B)  west
C)  sea
D)  south
E)  northF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The polar front jet stream can affect weather as far south as Florida and Mexico.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During a major El Niño event, ____.

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A)  Peruvian fishers harvest a record amount of fish near Christmastime
B)  extensive ocean warming occurs over the tropical Pacific
C)  the Northeast trade winds increase in strength
D)  California experiences severe drought conditions
E)  the average surface air temperature of the entire planet decreases by several tenths of a degree CelsiusF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The average winds aloft are strongest in ____________________.

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The answer of The average winds aloft are strongest in...

Question 15

Explain the conditions that create the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)and explain how the positive and negative phases of the NAO impacts weather on both sides of the Atlantic.

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The NAO is a periodic reversal of pressu...

Question 16

In the Northern Hemisphere, the polar jet stream is strongest when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  air north of the polar front is much colder than air south of the polar front
B)  air north of the polar front is much warmer than air south of the polar front
C)  air temperatures on opposite sides of the polar front are about equal
D)  air temperatures on the East Coast of the United States are much colder than on its West Coast
E)  it forms during the summer monthsF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Which statement describes the subtropical jet stream?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forms along the polar front.
B)  It generally blows from west to east.
C)  It is found at the mesopause.
D)  It is normally located poleward of the polar front jet stream.
E)  Its wind speeds go up 100 knots.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

In Honolulu, Hawaii (latitude 21 degrees N) , you would most likely experience winds blowing from the ____.

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A)  northeast
B)  south
C)  southwest
D)  northwest
E)  westF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

The ____________________ is a boundary separating cold polar air to the north from warm subtropical air to the south, the greatest contrast in air temperature occurs along the ____________________.

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polar fron...

Question 20

On a large circle, show and describe where the major pressure and wind belts would be found according to the three-cell model of Earth's general circulation.

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Exam 10: Wind: Global Systems

The ____________________ is a boundary separating cold polar air to the north from warm subtropical air to the south, the greatest contrast in air temperature occurs along the ____________________.

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The polar front jet stream can affect weather as far south as Florida and Mexico.

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A jet stream transfers more heat across the globe when it is zonal.

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In Honolulu, Hawaii (latitude 21 degrees N) , you would most likely experience winds blowing from the ____.

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Briefly describe where each of the following features is found in Earth's general circulation. What meteorological conditions might you find associated with each feature? horse latitudes trade winds ITCZ polar front doldrums

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During a major El Niño event, ____.

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Explain the conditions that create the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)and explain how the positive and negative phases of the NAO impacts weather on both sides of the Atlantic.

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In the three-cell model, the wind belt observed on the poleward side of the polar front is called the ____.

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Major ocean currents in the North Indian Ocean reverse direction between summer and winter.

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For upwelling to occur along the west coast of North America, winds flowing from the ____ have to exist.

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The single-cell model is more reflective of real-world wind patterns than the three-cell model is.

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Describe at least two important ways that the ocean interacts with large-scale atmospheric wind systems.

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Which is an assumption of the single-cell model of the general circulation of the atmosphere?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the polar jet stream is strongest when ____.

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Which statement describes the subtropical jet stream?

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At Barrow, Alaska (latitude 70 degrees N) , you would expect the prevailing wind to be ____.

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The subtropical jet stream is usually found between ____.

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On a large circle, show and describe where the major pressure and wind belts would be found according to the three-cell model of Earth's general circulation.

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Jet streams sometimes split into two branches.

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The average winds aloft are strongest in ____________________.

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