Question 1

The wind blows in response to

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A)  pressure differences.
B)  Earth's rotation.
C)  temperature differences.
D)  pressure and temperature differences.
E)  none of theseF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The ocean can be divided into several vertical layers-the surface zone,a transition zone,and the deep zone.As one descends to lower depths,water pressure ________ and temperature ________.

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A)  increases; decreases
B)  decreases; increases
C)  increases; increases
D)  decreases; decreasesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

As the Moon and Earth pull on one another,the oceans bulge about 1m on opposite sides of the Earth.In Earth's daily rotation,the area that passes the bulge experiences high tide.The time of the high tides fluctuates because

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A)  not all areas of Earth use daylight savings time.
B)  while Earth spins on its axis,the Moon orbits the Earth-the timing is a bit off.
C)  as Earth spins on its axis,the Moon spins on its own axis-the timing is a bit off.D) None of the above
E) All of the above

Question 4

Define the Coriolis force and explain how each of the following influences it: (a)rotation of the Earth; (b)wind speed; (c)latitude.

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Question 5

Your ears "pop" when you ascend to higher altitudes because

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A)  air pressure is greater at higher altitudes.
B)  air temperature is lower at higher altitudes.
C)  air pressure is lower at higher altitudes.
D)  air is dryer at higher altitudes.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Circulation of the ocean's surface water results from

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A)  blowing wind and frictional force.
B)  the Coriolis effect.
C)  the pressure gradient force.
D)  frictional force from winds,along with the pressure gradient and Coriolis forces.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Compared with San Francisco,California,winter air temperatures and air density in Denver,Colorado,are

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A)  the same.
B)  cooler and thinner.
C)  cooler and denser.
D)  warmer and denser.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

At lower elevations the air is generally

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A)  warm and heavy.
B)  warm and light.
C)  cool and heavy.
D)  cool and light.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Ocean waves refract due to

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A)  wave interference.
B)  ocean swells.
C)  shallow water.
D)  transverse motion.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The trade wind belts are regions of generally

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A)  little rainfall.
B)  heavy rainfall.
C)  low temperatures.
D)  westerly winds.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The Earth's lower atmosphere is kept warm by

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A)  solar radiation.
B)  terrestrial radiation.
C)  short-wave radiation.D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 12

In the tropics,the trade winds drive equatorial ocean currents

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A)  eastward.
B)  westward.
C)  southward.
D)  northward.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The ionosphere is an electrified ion-rich area

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A)  in the uppermost troposphere.
B)  where atoms lose their electrons and are negatively charged.
C)  where air density and solar radiation is low.
D)  within the uppermost mesosphere and thermosphere.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The extremely hot temperature of the thermosphere has very little significance because

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A)  the dense air molecules in this region move too quickly to absorb much solar radiation.
B)  there is very little ozone in the air to absorb the solar radiation.
C)  there are not enough air molecules and atoms colliding with one another to generate heat energy.
D)  the thermosphere is very far from Earth's surface.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The process of photosynthesis is important because it

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A)  converts carbon and water to hydrocarbon and free oxygen.
B)  contributed to the development of an ozone layer.
C)  is an energy source that drives the geologic process.
D)  allowed increased infiltration of solar energy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Explain the statement: "At the same pressure,cold air is more dense than warm air."

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Air molecules in cold air are more dense...

Question 17

Temperature decreases with altitude in the

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A)  troposphere.
B)  stratosphere.
C)  thermosphere.
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Surface air blowing inward to a center of low pressure can rise,expand,and

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A)  cool,often condensing into clouds that produce precipitation.
B)  warm,producing generally clear skies.
C)  cool,producing generally clear skies.
D)  warm,often condensing into clouds that produce precipitation.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The ionosphere

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A)  is produced by the action of solar radiation and atmospheric atoms.
B)  consists of ozone ions.
C)  reflects solar ultraviolet and atmospheric atoms.
D)  occurs at roughly the same altitude as high clouds.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

What is the direction of Ekman transport in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Explain the statement: "At the same pressure,cold air is more dense than warm air."

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The wind blows in response to

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The Earth's lower atmosphere is kept warm by

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Surface air blowing inward to a center of low pressure can rise,expand,and

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Define the Coriolis force and explain how each of the following influences it: (a)rotation of the Earth; (b)wind speed; (c)latitude.

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The ocean can be divided into several vertical layers-the surface zone,a transition zone,and the deep zone.As one descends to lower depths,water pressure ________ and temperature ________.

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As the Moon and Earth pull on one another,the oceans bulge about 1m on opposite sides of the Earth.In Earth's daily rotation,the area that passes the bulge experiences high tide.The time of the high tides fluctuates because

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The process of photosynthesis is important because it

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Compared with San Francisco,California,winter air temperatures and air density in Denver,Colorado,are

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In the tropics,the trade winds drive equatorial ocean currents

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Temperature decreases with altitude in the

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The ionosphere is an electrified ion-rich area

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What is the direction of Ekman transport in the Northern Hemisphere?

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