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Winds And Air Pressure
Test Description: Factors effecting wind including temperature, pressure and gradient.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) As the temperature of the atmosphere at a given location increases, the air pressure will most likely
A
remain the same
B
increase
C
decrease
D
none of the above
2) Which factor is most directly related to wind velocity?
A
relative humidity
B
cloud type
C
dewpoint
D
pressure gradient
3) As wind velocity decreases, the distance between isobars on a weather map will
A
none of the above
B
decrease
C
remain the same
D
increase
4) What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level?
A
4.0 atmospheres
B
1.0 atmosphere
C
0.1 atmosphere
D
2.0 atmospheres
5) Wind velocity is most directly dependent on the
A
gradient of the air pressure field
B
rotational velocity of the Earth
C
moisture content of the air
D
value of the Coriolis effect
6) Rapidly falling barometric pressure readings most likely indicate
A
clearing conditions
B
decreasing temperatures
C
decreasing humidity
D
approaching storm conditions
7) The wind speed between two nearby locations is affected most directly by differences in the
A
latitude between the locations
B
air pressure between the locations
C
Coriolis effect between the locations
D
longitude between the locations
8) Air pressure is usually highest when the air is
A
warm and dry
B
cold and humid
C
cold and dry
D
warm and humid
9) As warm, moist air moves into a region, barometric pressure readings in the region will generally
A
decrease
B
none of the above
C
increase
D
remain the same
10) Wind is caused mainly by air-pressure differences that result from
A
absorption of ultraviolet radiation by Earth's landmasses
B
radiation of heat from Earth's landmasses to water bodies
C
uneven heating of Earth's atmosphere
D
rotation of Earth on its axis
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