Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Patterns

The zone of the atmosphere in which weather occurs is known as the

• ionosphere

• mesosphere

• troposphere

• stratosphere

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Along the equator,

• A. warm, moist air rises

  
  

• B. warm, moist air descends

  
  

• C. warm, dry air descends

  
  

• D. cool, dry air descends

  
  

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Most of Earth's deserts are at approximately 30° north and south latitudes because these latitudes are characterized by

• A. generally warm ocean currents

  
  

• B. predominately low atmospheric pressure

  
  

• C. descending dry air currents

  
  

• E. enhanced solar radiation

  
  

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The global circulation pattern that dominates the tropics is called the

• A. Ferrel cell

• B. Polar cell

  
  

• C. Bradley cell

  
  

• D. Hadley cell

  
  

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The amount of matter in a given space is called

• volume

• density

• mass

• pressure

Where on Earth does the sun's energy heat up ocean water the least?

• at the poles

• near the continnets

• at the equator

• the Sun's energy heats up ocean water the same all over earth

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Which of the following is not a way to increase the density of water?

• evaporation of water

• increseaing the temperature of water

• freezing of water

• decreasing the temperature of water

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Where does the energy come from that creates winds and thus surface ocean currents?

• Underwater volcanic activity.
• The moon's gravitational pull.
• Oceanic tectonic movements.
• The sun's energy.

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The global movement of air occurs in covection cells. In general, how does air move?

• Air moves from low pressure to high pressure, sinking when warm and rising when cool.
• Air circulates in a straight line without changing altitude.
• Air moves from high pressure to low pressure, rising when warm and sinking when cool.
• Air moves randomly without any relation to pressure differences.

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Which of the following is the best description of climate?

• The daily temperature fluctuations in a region.
• The seasonal changes in precipitation levels.
• The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.
• The immediate weather conditions at a specific time.

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