Question 1

Torricelli invented the mercurial barometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   trade winds 
B)   westerlies 
C)   chinook 
D)   polar easterliesE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Standard sea level pressure in inches of mercury is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   7.52 inches
B)   14.70 inches
C)   28.70 inches
D)   29.92 inchesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Upper air winds ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are generally faster than surface winds
B)   are unaffected by the Coriolis force
C)   are greatly influenced by friction
D)   both A and BE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Widely spaced isobars often indicate ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   high winds
B)   variable winds
C)   light winds
D)   cyclonic windsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The pressure gradient force is the driving force behind wind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Fast moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fast moving currents of air found near...

Question 8

In the Northern Hemisphere, winds blow clockwise and outward from the center of anticyclones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winds associated with a low pressure system (cyclone)  blow ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   clockwise and toward the center
B)   counterclockwise and toward the center
C)   clockwise and outward from the center
D)   counterclockwise and outward from the centerE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

"Perhaps more than any other single measurement, atmospheric pressure is the best indicator of current and changing weather conditions." Briefly discuss why this statement is correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Perhaps more than any other single measurement,...

Question 11

On the diagram below, label the Subtropical high, Equatorial low, and the Trade Winds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the diagram below, label the Subtropical...

Question 12

Low air pressure systems are usually associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diverging winds
B)   descending air
C)   precipitation
D)   clear weatherE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Horizontal movement of air is called wind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Standard sea level pressure in millibars is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   750 mb
B)   890 mb
C)   1013 mb
D)   1143 mbE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The Coriolis effect influences ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   only wind speed
B)   only wind direction
C)   both wind speed and wind direction
D)   neither wind speed nor wind directionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as a result of his kite experiments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of these instruments is NOT used to measure air pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)   mercurial barometer
B)   aneroid barometer
C)   barograph
D)   anemometerE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A north wind blows from the ________ to the ________.

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The answer of A north wind blows from the ________...

Exam 18: Air Pressure and Wind

A north wind blows from the to the .

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Torricelli invented the mercurial barometer.

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Widely spaced isobars often indicate ________.

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The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as a result of his kite experiments.

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The Coriolis effect influences ________.

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Standard sea level pressure in millibars is ________.

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The pressure gradient force is the driving force behind wind.

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Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

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Standard sea level pressure in inches of mercury is ________.

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Upper air winds ________.

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Fast moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are called ________.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the winds associated with a low pressure system (cyclone) blow ________.

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On the diagram below, label the Subtropical high, Equatorial low, and the Trade Winds.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, winds blow clockwise and outward from the center of anticyclones.

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Low air pressure systems are usually associated with ________.

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Horizontal movement of air is called wind.

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"Perhaps more than any other single measurement, atmospheric pressure is the best indicator of current and changing weather conditions." Briefly discuss why this statement is correct.

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Which of these instruments is NOT used to measure air pressure?

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Exam 18: Air Pressure and Wind

A north wind blows from the ________ to the ________.

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Torricelli invented the mercurial barometer.

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Widely spaced isobars often indicate ________.

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The existence of jet streams was first determined by Ben Franklin as a result of his kite experiments.

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The Coriolis effect influences ________.

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Standard sea level pressure in millibars is ________.

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The pressure gradient force is the driving force behind wind.

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Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

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Standard sea level pressure in inches of mercury is ________.

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Upper air winds ________.

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Fast moving currents of air found near the top of the troposphere are called ________.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, the winds associated with a low pressure system (cyclone) blow ________.

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On the diagram below, label the Subtropical high, Equatorial low, and the Trade Winds.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, winds blow clockwise and outward from the center of anticyclones.

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Low air pressure systems are usually associated with ________.

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Horizontal movement of air is called wind.

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"Perhaps more than any other single measurement, atmospheric pressure is the best indicator of current and changing weather conditions." Briefly discuss why this statement is correct.

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Which of these instruments is NOT used to measure air pressure?

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A north wind blows from the to the .

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