When there is a difference in air pressure, air moves from...

From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

In convection currents..

warm, less dense air rises and cool, more dense air sinks

Why does the amount of salinity affect ocean currents?

Salinity affects the density of water.

Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?

Oceans are able to absorb and release heat slowly.

What is the most important factor that creates land and sea breezes?

The air above the land and water heats up differently.

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1
This weather tool measures air pressure
barometer
anemometer
hydrometer
thermometer
2
This weather tool measures wind speed
hydrometer
thermometer
barometer
anemometer
3
When there is a difference in air pressure, air moves from...
It could move either way.
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
It depends on the temperature of the air.
4
The Canary Current, is a surface current. What direction does the wind above it travel?
Towards the southwest
Towards the northeast
Towards the northwest
Towards the southeast
5
In convection currents..
warm, more dense air rises and cool, less dense air sinks
warm, less dense air sinks and cool, more dense air rises
warm, less dense air rises and cool, more dense air sinks
warm, more dense air sinks and cool, less dense air rises
6
Why does the amount of salinity affect ocean currents?
Salty water is able to conduct electricity
Salinity makes water evaporate quicker.
Salty water is only found at certain latitudes.
Salinity affects the density of water.
7
What latitude will have the highest angle of insolation?
90 N
15 S
15 N
0
8
A convection current is caused by
Differences in atmosphere pressure
Differences in air pollution
Differences in wind speed
Differences in density
9
What is the name of the wind belt that the arrow is pointing to?
Westerlies
Polar westerlies
Polar easterlies
Trade winds
10
A city is experiencing a high pressure system. What else are they most likely experiencing?
Clear skies
Cloudy skies
Very hot temperatures
Storms
11
Wind doesn't move in a straight because of the Coriolis Effect. What causes this?
The gravitational pull of the Sun.
The Earth's rotation.
The gravitational pull of the moon.
The Earth's revolution.
12
A cold front is heading towards Dallas. When the front is over the city, they should expect
thunder and lightening
Long lasting storms
Gentle storms
Warm air
13
This weather tool measures humidity in the air
thermometer
barometer
anemometer
hydrometer
14
Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?
Oceans are able to absorb and release heat slowly.
There is more direct sunlight near the coast.
The motion of the waves creates wind.
Mountain ranges usually form along coasts.
15
This form of heat transfer happens when the warm ground touches the atmosphere.
conservation
conduction
radiation
convection
16
What is the most important factor that creates land and sea breezes?
The shape of the land is constantly changed by the water.
More people visit the ocean during the day than at night.
The sea water has dissolved salt, the land does not.
The air above the land and water heats up differently.
17
What type of air mass will have dry, warm air?
cP
mT
mP
cT

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Weather and Climate

17 termsStudBud Administration338 plays

Weather and Climate

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
This weather tool measures air pressure
barometer
anemometer
hydrometer
thermometer
2
This weather tool measures wind speed
hydrometer
thermometer
barometer
anemometer
3
When there is a difference in air pressure, air moves from...
It could move either way.
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
It depends on the temperature of the air.
4
The Canary Current, is a surface current. What direction does the wind above it travel?
Towards the southwest
Towards the northeast
Towards the northwest
Towards the southeast
5
In convection currents..
warm, more dense air rises and cool, less dense air sinks
warm, less dense air sinks and cool, more dense air rises
warm, less dense air rises and cool, more dense air sinks
warm, more dense air sinks and cool, less dense air rises
6
Why does the amount of salinity affect ocean currents?
Salty water is able to conduct electricity
Salinity makes water evaporate quicker.
Salty water is only found at certain latitudes.
Salinity affects the density of water.
7
What latitude will have the highest angle of insolation?
90 N
15 S
15 N
0
8
A convection current is caused by
Differences in atmosphere pressure
Differences in air pollution
Differences in wind speed
Differences in density
9
What is the name of the wind belt that the arrow is pointing to?
Westerlies
Polar westerlies
Polar easterlies
Trade winds
10
A city is experiencing a high pressure system. What else are they most likely experiencing?
Clear skies
Cloudy skies
Very hot temperatures
Storms
11
Wind doesn't move in a straight because of the Coriolis Effect. What causes this?
The gravitational pull of the Sun.
The Earth's rotation.
The gravitational pull of the moon.
The Earth's revolution.
12
A cold front is heading towards Dallas. When the front is over the city, they should expect
thunder and lightening
Long lasting storms
Gentle storms
Warm air
13
This weather tool measures humidity in the air
thermometer
barometer
anemometer
hydrometer
14
Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?
Oceans are able to absorb and release heat slowly.
There is more direct sunlight near the coast.
The motion of the waves creates wind.
Mountain ranges usually form along coasts.
15
This form of heat transfer happens when the warm ground touches the atmosphere.
conservation
conduction
radiation
convection
16
What is the most important factor that creates land and sea breezes?
The shape of the land is constantly changed by the water.
More people visit the ocean during the day than at night.
The sea water has dissolved salt, the land does not.
The air above the land and water heats up differently.
17
What type of air mass will have dry, warm air?
cP
mT
mP
cT