Chapter 19 Review

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Sling Psychrometer

• Barometer

Wind flows towards areas of ______________ pressure.

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Which of the following does NOT affect WHY the wind blows?

• Friction

• Earth's rotation

• Air pressure

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Air above the poles is...?

• Warm and rising

• Cold and rising

• Cold and sinking

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Which of the following affects wind motion? Select all that apply.

• Coriolis Effect

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Specific Heat

• Topography

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It is the month of January and you open your window to let in some fresh air. Your mom yells at you to close the window because you are letting the warm air out. Is she correct?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

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In the southern hemisphere, winds are deflected towards which direction?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

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If the air is blowing from the land and towards the sea, what time of day is it?

• 12 PM

• 4 PM

• 2 AM

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True or False: Dry air is lighter than humid air?

• True

• False

Why do monsoons occur?

• Specific heat of land & water

• Earth's rotation

• Hurricanes

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