Earth - X - Chapter 18, 19, and 20 Review

True or False: Tornadoes of Fujita scale values of F1 and F2 are the most common.

Which type of front is illustrated in this diagram?

What type of climate covers 30% of Earth's surface and occurs where rates of evaporation are greater than precipitation?

Which type of front is illustrated in this diagram?

What key factors determine climate?

After large volcanic eruptions, dust and ash can cause global temperatures to change in what way?

What climatic conditions do we usually observe with an increase in distance from equator and increase in elevation?

What global winds blow from east to west between the polar highs & subpolar lows?

Closely spaced isobars often indicate __________ ?

What factor has the MOST influence on the marine west coast climate zones around the world?

Chinook Winds are ____________________ .

Tornadoes are most common in the USA during which season?

Where on Earth do most tornadoes occur?

Which of the following airmasses is most likely low temperature, low humidity?

What is the name for the mass of water driven toward coastal areas by low pressure associated with hurricanes?

Tropical Cyclones are called hurricanes in the Atlantic and _____________ in the western Pacific.

Why are the Santa Ana winds especially dangerous in southern California?

Which is associated with wamer sea surface temperatures off South America & causes heavy rain & flooding in SE USA?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three stages of Thunderstorm Development?

What is the name for the most-used climate classification system?

Which type of front is illustrated in this diagram?

What do isobar lines on a weather map represent?

What should you use to study for this test?

Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

Does this image represent a land breeze or a sea breeze?

The climates of two places that are at the same laitude can differ drastically because of nearness to _________________

What global winds blow from west to east between the subtropical highs & subpolar lows?

What is alteration of atmospheric pressure & equatorial current patterns between east/west Pacific (El Nino & La Nina)?

Which of the following forces generate wind?

Continental tropical (cT) air masses are MOST common in what part of North America?

Which phase of Thunderstorm Development does NOT involve downdrafts?

Which two airmasses impact the central USA the most and create prime conditions for tornado development?

Which pressure center is associated with convergence at surface, rising air, low pressure, and counter-clockwise winds.

Earth's planetary winds curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere due to which of the following phenomena?

What global winds blow from east to west on either side of the equator between the subtropical highs & equatorial low?

Which phase of Thunderstorm Development does NOT involve updrafts?

Which Koppen climate classification are we part of here in Auburn, AL?

Which gas, which can alter temperatures in the lower atmosphere, is considered a major greenhouse gas?

Fast currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are known as what?

Why do hurricanes weaken (lose energy) as they move onto land?