WorksheetsHighs and Lows Quizzes
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
A situation around a low pressure system where air is spiraling inward is called:
convergence
divergence
inversion
conclusion
Cyclones are associated with:
converging winds and ascending air
diverging winds and ascending air
diverging winds and descending air
converging winds and descending air
Low pressure systems are generally associated with:
"fair" weather
"bad" weather
clear skies and warm temperatures
Anticyclones are associated with:
converging winds and ascending air
converging winds and descending air
diverging winds and ascending air
diverging winds and descending air
High pressure systems are generally associated with:
"bad" weather
"fair" weather
thunderstorms and hail
On a weather map, centers of low air pressure are called ________
cyclones
anticyclones
convergence
divergence
barometric tendency
On a weather map, centers of low air pressure are called ________
cyclones
anticyclones
convergence
divergence
barometric tendency
Friction causes a net inflow of air around a low pressure center called _________.
cyclones
anticyclones
convergence
divergence
barometric tendency
Friction causes a net outflow of air around a high pressure center called _________.
cyclones
anticyclones
convergence
divergence
barometric tendency
Near the equator, the rising air is associated with the pressure zone known as the ________.
equatorial low
subtropical high
trade winds
polar easterlies
subpolar low
The center of subsiding dry air near 30⁰ north and south of the equator is called the ___________ pressure zone
equatorial low
subtropical high
trade winds
polar easterlies
subpolar low
The air belts that travel toward the equator produce the _______.
equatorial low
subtropical high
trade winds
polar easterlies
subpolar low
The air that travels throughout the mid-latitudes toward the poles produces the ________.
equatorial low
subtropical high
trade winds
westerlies
subpolar low
The air that travels from the poles toward the mid-latitudes produces the _________.
equatorial low
polar easterlies
trade winds
westerlies
subpolar low
The pressure zone between the poles and the mid-latitudes is known as the _________.
subpolar low
polar front
polar high
monsoons
polar easterlies
The interaction of warm and cool winds between the poles and the mid-latitudes produce the stormy belt known as the _________.
subpolar low
polar front
polar high
monsoons
polar easterlies
The pressure zone created by cold polar air subsiding is called the ________.
subpolar low
polar front
polar high
monsoons
polar easterlies
Seasonal changes in wind direction are known as the ________.
subpolar low
polar front
polar high
monsoons
polar easterlies
Why do cyclones spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere?
The Coriolis Effect deflects the winds to the right, so they rotate around counterclockwise
The Coriolis Effect deflects the winds to the left, so they rotate around counterclockwise
Because the main wind patterns move from west to east across the Northern Hemisphere, the winds of a cyclone spin counterclockwise
Because the main wind patterns move from east to west across the Northern Hemisphere, the winds of a cyclone spin counterclockwise
Why do cyclones spin clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere?
The Coriolis Effect deflects the winds to the right, so they rotate around clockwise
The Coriolis Effect deflects the winds to the left, so they rotate around clockwise
Because the main wind patterns move from west to east across the Southern Hemisphere, the winds of a cyclone spin clockwise
Because the main wind patterns move from east to west across the Southern Hemisphere, the winds of a cyclone spin clockwise
What creates low pressure areas?
Colder, subsiding air sinks and applies more pressure to an area
Warmer, subsiding air sinks and applies more pressure to an area
Colder, rising air creates less pressure over an area
Warmer, rising air creates less pressure over an area
What creates high pressure areas?
Colder, subsiding air sinks and applies more pressure to an area
Warmer, subsiding air sinks and applies more pressure to an area
Colder, rising air creates less pressure over an area
Warmer, rising air creates less pressure over an area
What happens to the air aloft above a high pressure center?
Because the air is sinking directly above a high pressure center, the winds aloft converge to fill the gap
Because the air is sinking directly above a high pressure center, the winds aloft diverge to make room
Because the air is rising directly above a high pressure center, the winds aloft converge to fill the gap
Because the air is rising directly above a high pressure center, the winds aloft diverge to make room
What happens to the air aloft above a low pressure center?
Because the air is sinking directly above a low pressure center, the winds aloft converge to fill the gap
Because the air is sinking directly above a low pressure center, the winds aloft diverge to make room
Because the air is rising directly above a low pressure center, the winds aloft converge to fill the gap
Because the air is rising directly above a low pressure center, the winds aloft diverge to make room
What happens to the surface air near a low pressure center?
Because the air is sinking directly above a low pressure center, the winds at the surface are pushed away
Because the air is sinking directly above a low pressure center, the winds at the surface are drawn in to fill the void
Because the air is rising directly above a low pressure center, the winds at the surface are drawn in to fill the void
Because the air is rising directly above a low pressure center, the winds at the surface are pushed away
What happens to the surface air near a high pressure center?
Because the air is sinking directly above a high pressure center, the winds at the surface are drawn in to fill the void
Because the air is sinking directly above a high pressure center, the winds at the surface are pushed away
Because the air is rising directly above a high pressure center, the winds at the surface are drawn in to fill the void
Because the air is rising directly above a high pressure center, the winds at the surface are pushed away
Identify Item #1
polar high
subpolar low
subtropical high
equatorial low
Identify Item #2
polar high
subpolar low
subtropical high
equatorial low
Identify Item #3
polar high
subpolar low
subtropical high
equatorial low
Identify Item #4
polar high
subpolar low
subtropical high
equatorial low
Identify Item #1
NE trade winds
SE trade winds
Westerlies
Polar easterlies
Identify Item #2
NE trade winds
SE trade winds
Westerlies
Polar easterlies
Identify Item #3
NE trade winds
SE trade winds
Westerlies
Polar easterlies
Identify Item #4
NE trade winds
SE trade winds
Westerlies
Polar easterlies
What is the main factor that creates the different pressure zones on Earth?
The Sun
The ocean currents
Wind Patterns
The gravitational pull of the Moon
Hot, less dense air at the equator __________.
Sinks
Rises
Moves West
Moves East
The convective circulation of air between the equator and 30 degrees latitude are known as:
Hadley cells
Farrell Cells
Warm cells
White cells
Where the air sinks, at around 30 degrees, a __________ forms.
high pressure zone
low pressure zone
heavy precipitation zone
storm zone
Winds that move from the subtropical highs to the equator are called:
trade winds
westerlies
polar easterlies
cyclones
Winds to the North of the Equator curve to the ___________.
Right
Left
East
West
