Earth Science Pro Frank Only

Question 1

1. Which of the following is FALSE?

		Midlatitude cyclones are primary weather producers in North America.
		Midlatitude cyclones are associated with areas of low pressure.
		Anticyclones are associated with low pressure.
		Anticyclones rotate in the clockwise direction.

4 points   

Question 2

1. A sea breeze usually originates during the:

		evening and flows toward the land.
		day and flows toward the land.
		evening and flows toward the water.
		day and flows toward the water.

4 points   

Question 3

1. What pressure zone is associated with abundant precipitation and warm temperatures?

		Subtropical high
		Equatorial low
		Subpolar low
		Polar easterlies

4 points   

Question 4

1. A subpolar low (polar front) is:

		a zone where the trade winds meet.
		the forward edge of the Antarctic ice cap.
		a zone where the polar easterlies and the westerlies converge.
		the boundary between frozen sea water and liquid sea water.

4 points   

Question 5

1. When an active cold front overtakes a warm front and results in a complex weather, it is known as:

		overrunning.
		wind shear.
		lake effect snows.
		occluded front.

4 points   

Question 6

1. A land breeze usually originates during the:

		evening and flows toward the land.
		day and flows toward the land.
		evening and flows toward the water.
		day and flows toward the water.

4 points   

Question 7

1. The Fujita scale measures tornado intensity by estimates of __________ and ___________.

		wind speed; deaths
		wind speed; damage
		suction; lightening
		wind duration; path

4 points   

Question 8

1. In the Southern Hemisphere the winds around an anti-cyclonic high blow:

		clockwise and toward the center.
		counterclockwise and toward the center.
		clockwise and outward from the center.
		counterclockwise and outward from the center.

4 points   

Question 9

1. Air masses are classified according to their:

		longitude.
		latitude.
		source region.
		relation to the equator.

4 points   

Question 10

1. Subtropical highs are responsible for:

		rainforests.
		deserts.
		glacial melt.
		alpine conditions.

Question 11 Must be a min of 200 words 30points

Of the three “Local Wind” types discussed in the textbook, which do you think could be most easily harnessed for the generation of electricity by a huge wind farm? Some important things to consider: strength and consistency of the wind, location of a good electrical grid to carry the power, surface on which to build the farm and proximity to a large population center.

Lutgens, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Question 12 Must be a Min of 200 words 30 points

"Perhaps more than any other single measurement, atmospheric pressure is the best indicator of current and changing weather conditions.” Explain and discuss why this statement is correct. Provide some examples. (Hint: discuss the differences in high pressure and low pressure systems. How does each affect the local and regional weather? How is air affected by air pressure?)

Lutgens, F. K., & Tarbuck, E. J. (2011). Foundations of earth science (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.