Atmospheric Circulation

Which of the following does NOT affect wind on Earth's surface?

• Pressure Gradient Force

• Coriolis Effect

• Friction

• Temperature

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The pressure gradient force moves from areas of _________ pressure to areas of ___________ pressure

• Higher, Lower

• Lower, Higher

• Higher, Equal

• Lower, Equal

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Lines that connect areas of equal pressure on a weather map are called...

• Isobars

• Contour Lines

• Pressure Bars

• Coriolis Lines

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Isobars that are closer together...

• Indicate stronger winds

• Indicate weaker winds

• Indicate a gentle pressure gradient

• Indicate more friction

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The Coriolis Effect...

• Is a physical force due to Earth's rotation

• Is a physical force due to Earth's revolution

• Is an apparent force due to Earth's rotation

• Is an apparent force due to Earth's revolution

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Geostrophic Wind...

• Occurs a low altitude

• Moves perpendicular to isobars

• Moves parallel to the pressure gradient

• Is unaffected by friction

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How are cyclones different from anticyclones?

• Cyclones rotate outward, Anticyclones rotate inward

• Cyclones rotate clockwise, Anticyclones rotate counterclockwise

• Cyclones occur in the Southern Hemisphere, Anticyclones occur in the Northern Hemisphere

• Cyclones have a low pressure center, Anticyclones have a high pressure center

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This system is an example of a/an...

• Cyclone

• Anticyclone

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

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A high-pressure system is associated with...

• Ascending air

• Clouds

• Precipitation

• Clear skies

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Air masses have similar...

• Temperature & Moisture Content

• Temperature & Altitude

• Moisture Content & Pressure

• Temperature & Pressure

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