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

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

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Chinook Winds are ____________________ .

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

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

Which phase of Thunderstorm Development does NOT involve updrafts?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which type of front is illustrated in this diagram?

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

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

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

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

Which phase of Thunderstorm Development does NOT involve downdrafts?

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

Where on Earth do most tornadoes occur?

Which type of front is illustrated in this diagram?

Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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

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

Closely spaced isobars often indicate __________ ?

Which type of front is illustrated in this diagram?

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

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

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

Which of the following forces generate wind?

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

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

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

What key factors determine climate?

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

What do isobar lines on a weather map represent?

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

Tornadoes are most common in the USA during which season?

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