Weather and Atmospheric Conditions Quiz

Weather and Atmospheric Conditions Quiz

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23 Qs

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Weather and Atmospheric Conditions Quiz

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Chris Lanier

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather reporting points?

Unequal heating of the earth’s surface.

Variation of terrain elevation.

Coriolis force.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to

stronger pressure gradient at higher altitudes.

friction between the wind and the surface.

stronger Coriolis force at the surface.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by

warm, dense air moving inland from over the water.

water absorbing and radiating heat faster than the land.

cool, dense air moving inland from over the water.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a

movement of air.

pressure differential.

heat exchange.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measurement can be used to determine the stability of the atmosphere?

Atmospheric pressure.

Actual lapse rate.

Surface temperature.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would decrease the stability of an air mass?

Warming from below.

Cooling from below.

Decrease in water vapor.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature is associated with a temperature inversion?

A stable layer of air.

An unstable layer of air.

Chinook winds on mountain slopes.

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