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Winds And Air Pressure
Test Description: Factors effecting wind, characteristics of high and low pressure systems and spacing of isobars.
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1) A strong surface wind is blowing from city A toward city B. City B has a barometric pressure of 1,013 millibars. The barometric pressure of city A would most likely be
A
1,026 mb
B
1,013 mb
C
988 mb
D
1,002 mb
2) As the temperature of the atmosphere at a given location increases, the air pressure will most likely
A
none of the above
B
remain the same
C
decrease
D
increase
3) Which factor is most directly related to wind velocity?
A
pressure gradient
B
dewpoint
C
relative humidity
D
cloud type
4) As wind velocity decreases, the distance between isobars on a weather map will
A
none of the above
B
remain the same
C
increase
D
decrease
5) Wind velocity is most directly dependent on the
A
rotational velocity of the Earth
B
moisture content of the air
C
gradient of the air pressure field
D
value of the Coriolis effect
6) Rapidly falling barometric pressure readings most likely indicate
A
decreasing humidity
B
approaching storm conditions
C
clearing conditions
D
decreasing temperatures
7) On a July afternoon the barometric pressure is 29.85 inches and rising. This reading most likely indicates
A
rapidly clearing skies
B
gradually improving conditions
C
an approaching storm
D
continuing fair weather
8) A weather map shows isobars that are close together, indicating a steep pressure gradient. Which weather condition is most likely present?
A
low visibility
B
strong winds
C
dry air
D
low temperatures
9) Which factor most directly affects the wind speed between two locations?
A
cloud cover
B
Coriolis force
C
air pressure
D
dewpoint temperature
10) Air pressure is usually highest when the air is
A
warm and humid
B
cold and dry
C
cold and humid
D
warm and dry
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