OCE Ch 6
Match the term with the appropriate phrase. Tropic of Cancer
located at 23.5 degrees N latitude
Match the term with the appropriate phrase. Westerlies
prevailing wind pattern at TEMPERATE latitudes
Match the term with the appropriate phrase. Trade winds
prevailing wind pattern at TROPICAL latitudes
The Coriolis effect is caused by
the rotation of Earth
Earth's axis of rotation is tilted at an angle of _______ to the plane of the ecliptic:
23.5 degrees
Of the following statements about the doldrums, which is/are true?
ALL
The apparent deflection of air masses to the right or left (depending on latitude) as they move from one latitude to another is called the:
Coriolis effect
A maritime polar air mass is likely to be dry and cold.
False
An iceberg is a variety of sea ice.
False
Cool, dense air causes low pressure at the surface, whereas warm, less dense air causes high pressure.
False
The maximum Coriolis effect occurs at the equator due to slower rotational velocity compared to higher latitudes.
False
The place traced by Earth's orbit is called the vernal equinox.
False
The trade winds can be found between 30 degrees and 60 degrees N and S latitudes
False
Tropical cyclones derive their energy from the water's high latent heat of fusion
False
Within the troposphere, the atmosphere gets warmer with increasing altitude.
False
The intensity of tropical cyclones is measured by meteorologists using the ____ scale.
Saffir-Simpson
The angle at which direct sunlight strikes the ocean's surface is important in determining the amount of solar energy that is absorbed.
True
The large atmospheric circulation cells that occur between the equator and 30 degree latitude in each hemisphere are called Hadley cells
True
A cold air mass moving into an area occupied by relatively warm air is called a/an:
cold front
Match the term with the appropriate phrase. rising and sinking air masses moving in a circular fashion
convection cell
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Please identify the word and/or phrase that does NOT fit the pattern. Enter only the letter of the answer (caps, no period, and not the full entry) in the field below. A. doldrums B. northeast trade winds C. polar easterlies D. southeast trade winds E. westerlies
doldrums
The doldrums refer to the same region as the:
inter-tropical convergence zone
Earth's atmosphere is heated primarily by
re-radiation of solar energy from Earth's surface back into the atmosphere as infrared radiation
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Please identify the word and/or phrase that does NOT fit the pattern. Enter only the letter of the answer (caps, no period, and not the full entry) in the field below. A. maximum sustained winds B. minimum central pressure C. sea surface salinity D. storm surge E. storm diameter
sea surface salinity
The largest loss of life from a hurricane is usually due to:
storm surge
Match the term with the appropriate phrase. lowermost portion of Earth's atmosphere where most weather occurs
troposphere
The lowermost portion of the atmosphere where most weather occurs is called the:
troposphere
Examine the five words and/or phrases and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Please identify the word and/or phrase that does NOT fit the pattern. Enter only the letter of the answer (caps, no period, and not the full entry) in the field below. A. ecliptic B. vernal equinox C. autumnal equinox D. westerlies E. summer solstice
westerlies
The temperate regions are characterized by:
westerly winds
