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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow does most heat energy enter the atmosphere?direct solar radiationconduction with Earth's surfaceconvection currentsevaporation of water
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy are polar regions cooler than tropical regions?The poles tend to have more cloud coverThe poles are farther from the SunThe poles are surrounded by oceansThe Sun is at a lower angle at the poles
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich tends to maintain a more constant temperature?waterlandairpavement
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which is true of this picture?humid air is heavier than dry aircold air is lighter than warm aira sea breeze occurs at nighta land breeze occurs at night - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen we compare the water vapor in the air to the total possible, what have we found?relative humidityabsolute humiditybarometric pressurecloud cover
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the relative humidity % when condensation &/or precipitation occur?0%25%50%100%
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIf the air cools but the amount of water vapor in the air is unchanged, what happens to the relative humidity?It decreasesIt stays the sameIt increasesNothing...temperature has no effect on RH
- 8. Multiple Choice
What kind of cloud is tall and puffy and usually brings storms?
altocumulus
cirrostratuscumulonimbus
stratus - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich kind of air would produce the highest air pressure?cold, dry air at low altitudecool, humid air at low altitudewarm, dry air at high altitudewarm, humid air at low altitude
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich way does wind blow around an anticyclone?
(N. Hemisphere)inward and clockwiseinward and counterclockwiseoutward and clockwiseoutward and counterclockwise - 11. Multiple Choice
Which global winds are located between 30 degrees and 60 degrees N or S latitude?
Trade WindsPrevailing WesterliesPolar EasterliesJet Stream - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements is FALSE?Wind moves in a straight path from high to low pressureWind appears to turn due to Earth's rotationThe Coriolis Effect has absolutely no effect on wind directionWind moves from cool, dry areas to warm, humid areas
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich way does wind tend to turn in the northern hemisphere?ClockwiseCounterclockwiseRightLeft
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true?Warm air is heavier than cool air.Humid air is lighter than dry air.Wind moves from low to high pressure.Sleet and freezing rain are the same thing.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What kind of precipitation occurs when snow melts and then refreezes before hitting the ground?
Sleet
Hail
Snow
Freezing Rain
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich air pressure measurement is most likely associated with stormy weather?950 mb975 mb1000 mb1100 mb
- 17. Fill in the Blank
What is the relative humidity if the dry-bulb temperature is 20 degrees and the wet-bulb temperature is 15 degrees?
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