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Block I Meteorology I Obj C
Block I Meteorology I Obj C
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1
The temperature in the thermosphere _____ with height
warms
remains constant
dissipates
cools
2
What is a spring tide?
Occurs when the sun is over the Tropic of Cancer
Occurs when the Sun and the Moon are parallel to Earth
Occurs when the Sun and the Moon are perpendicular to Earth
Occurs during the 1st and last quarter moon phases
3
What occurs during the Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere?
the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn
the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer
the sun crosses over the equator in a southward direction
the sun crosses the equator in a northward direction
4
Where are Highlands found?
In regions where evaporation exceeds precipitation
Near the ocean
Tops of mountains above the tree line
Continental drift
5
What is a Humid Continental climate?
Hot summers and cold winters
No thermosphere
Most of Canada and Alaska
Four distinct seasons with varying durations
6
Equatorial boundary currents set west and have a drift of ___ to ___ nautical miles per day.
7 to 28
25 to 75
2 to 14
10 to 50
7
What tide is being depicted below?
Low Tide
High Tide
Neap Tide
Spring Tide
8
In the Southern Hemisphere, which direction do the warm currents set?
West
South
North
East
9
Western boudary currents in the Northern Hemisphere have a _____ set.
south
north
east
west
10
A high angle of incidence occurs where?
The poles
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
The equator
11
Climatology is the study of the Earth's climate, which is an average of the weather observed for ___ years or more.
30
10
25
50
12
Is SSgt Parker good at ping pong?
False
True
13
The temperature in the exosphere _____ with height.
cools
dissipates
remains constant
warms
14
Continental (inland) locations have _____ summers and _____ winters
mild; frigid
rainy; wet
cooler; hotter
hotter; colder
15
Which current is
NOT
a cold current?
Benguela
Gulf Stream
Peru
West Australia
16
Is math hard?
No
Yes
17
What is a tropical savanna?
Monsoon summers and dry winter
Deserts with long cold winters
10 to 20 inches of precipitation annually; most during winter
Rainy all year
18
Which event occurs during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
the sun crosses the equator in a northward direction
the sun crosses over the equator in a southward direction
the sun is directly over the Tropic of Capricorn
the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer
19
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?
Mesopause
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Exosphere
20
A southerly wind on the east coast of a continent in the northern hemisphere will cause _____.
a coastal upwelling
a coastal downwelling
cold water to sink
warm water to sink
21
Where are Mediterranean climates found?
European southern coast
South Africa
Ionosphere
Canada
22
A southerly wind on the west coast of a continent in the northern hemisphere will cause _____.
warm water to sink
a coastal downwelling
cold water to sink
a coastal upwelling
23
What is a polar climate?
No winter
Hot summer and cold winter
No summer
Cold summer and hot winter
24
What is the difference between a semidiurnal tide and a mixed tide? The semidiurnal tide has__while the mixed tide has__
one high and low tide; two high and low tides
two high and low tides; one high and low tide
two low tides with the same height; two low tides with different heights
25
What is the climate of an ice cap?
Mountainous regions
Cool, short summers and long, cold winters
Monthly average temperature which never exceeds freezing
Areas above the tree line
26
Which direction do the subtropical gyres rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Away
27
What is a Steppe climate?
No winter
Less than 10 inches of precipitation annually
10" to 20" of precipitation annually, but driest in summer
Desert with long cold winter; less than 10" of rain annually
28
Eastern boudary currents in the Southern Hemisphere have a _____ set.
south
east
north
west
29
Cold currents move faster than warm currents.
True
False
30
Which side of a mountain has a higher humidity?
Windward side
Leeward side
31
Gyres in the Southern Hemisphere turn clockwise
False
True
32
Which current is a warm current in the northern hemisphere?
Brazil
Mozambique
Kuroshio
East Australian
33
Who is the better Parker?
She SSgt Parker
He SSgt Parker
34
Which of the following statements is true regarding the layers of the atmosphere?
Aurora occurs when charged solar particles pass through the mesosphere
Radio waves reflect back to Earth due to the ionosphere
Weather is contained within the stratosphere
The exopause separates the exosphere and thermosphere
35
What is a tropical climate?
No spring
No winter
No summer
No autumn
36
Western boundary currents in the Northern Hemipshere set north and have a drift of ___ to ___ nautical miles per day.
7 to 28
10 to 50
2 to 14
25 to 75
37
What causes a tsunami wave?
Large fetch areas
Wind gusts
Results of undersea earthquakes
Strong storms or hurricanes
38
When is the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere?
June 20/21
September 22/23
December 21/22
March 20/21
39
What is a neap tide?
occurs when the Sun and the Moon are perpendicular to Earth
occurs when the Sun and the Moon are parallel to Earth
40
What tide is being depicted below?
High Tide
Low Tide
Spring Tide
Neap Tide
41
Western boudary currents in the Southern Hemisphere have a _____ set.
south
east
west
north
42
How are wind waves and swell waves similar?
The moon determines the wave height
They're long waves at regular intervals resulting from earthquakes
The wave heights are determined by wind speed
Their movement is outside of their fetch areas
43
How do ocean currents modify global climate zones?
Decrease humidity and decrease temperature ranges
Increase humidity and decrease temperature ranges
Decrease humidity and increase temperature ranges
Increase humidity and increase temperature ranges
44
Polar boundary currents set east and have a drift of ___ to ___ nautical miles per day.
7 to 28
25 to 75
10 to 50
2 to 14
45
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the surface and contains weather phenomena?
Theromosphere
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Tropopause
46
Equatorial boundary currents have a drift of _____.
7-28 nautical miles per day
2-14 nautical miles per day
10-50 nautical miles per day
25-75 nautical miles per day
47
What is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?
Rainy all year
Dry
Cold and snowy
Tops of mountains
48
What describes a polar climate?
Regions between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
Temperatures are cool to cold based on elevation
No summer with average temperatures below 10°C
49
What atmospheric layer contains aurora australis?
Exobase
Stratosphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
50
When is the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere?
March 20/21
December 21/22
September 22/23
June 20/21
51
Cold currents transport colder water into warmer water.
False
True
52
Warm currents are on the east side of all gyres.
False
True
53
What describes a tundra?
Desert with long cold winter
Hot, humid summers with cool, mild winters
Very short transition seasons
Rainy all year
54
Where are subarctic climates found?
Western Europe
Most of Canada and Alaska
Southeast U.S.
Tibetan plateau
55
Eastern boundary currents in the Northern Hemipshere set south and have a drift of ___ to ___ nautical miles per day.
10 to 50
7 to 28
25 to 75
2 to 14
56
A low angle of incidence occurs where?
Tropic of Cancer
The equator
Tropic of Capricorn
The poles
57
What is a Humid Microthermal climate?
No summer
No winter
Four distinct seasons with varying durations
Very short transistion seasons
58
Which current is
NOT
a part of the Indian Ocean Gyre?
Mozambique
North Equatorial
South Indian
West Australian
59
Eastern boudary currents in the Northern Hemisphere have a _____ set.
east
west
north
south
60
How is a dry climate described?
Evaporation exceeds precipitation
Mild summers with large annual precipitation amounts
Very short spring and autumn seasons
Moderate annual temperature ranges
61
What is a Humid Subtropical climate?
Hot, humid summers with cool, mild winters
Mild summers, cold winters
No winter
No summer
62
What is a characteristic of a humid mesothermal climate?
Evaporation exceeds precipitation
Very short transition seasons
Four distinct seasons with varying durations
Monthly average temperature never exceeds freezing
63
What is a desert climate?
Italy and the European southern coast
Evaporation exceeds precipitation
Monsoon summers and dry winter
Less than 10 inches of precipitation annually
64
What is a Marine West Coast climate?
Cold summer, with large annual precipitation
Monsoon summers and dry winter
No summer
Mild summers with large annual precipitation amounts
