Meteorology Ch 3 Jeopardy“A” “B” “C” “D” “E” “F”

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A location on a windward coast refers to a place

where the prevailing wind is

toward the land.

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The annual range of temperature may be

described as the difference between the

average temperature of the coldest month and warmest

month.

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The annual temperature range at most latitudes in the southern hemisphere is

much smaller than in the northern

hemisphere. Why?

There is more area covered by water in the southern

hemisphere

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Temperatures at the earth's surface tend to DECREASE

when solar radiation

at high latitudes.

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The primary purpose served by surface ocean currents is to:

transfer heat and equalize the imbalance of energy between

the poles and the equator.

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Since the equator-to-pole temperature contrast is the major cause of

atmospheric circulations, you would expect wind speeds to be slowest in

the

summer

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The specific heat of water is high; what does this mean?

Water must gain or lose large amounts of energy when its

temperature changes.

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The minimum temperature usually

occurs near sunrise because

Earth experiences a net loss of radiation until then

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How is the daily MEAN temperature affected by the

presence of clouds

cooler

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A primary reason for drawing isotherms on a map of temperature values is to

allow

recognition of temperature patterns.

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The ________ is often used in making a thermograph.

bimetal strip

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An energy surplus in the atmosphere from solar

radiation occurs

in the afternoon

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Which month is most likely to be the HOTTEST in the northern hemisphere?

August

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Heat waves are usually more severe in:

Large urban areas

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True or False: A dry location is more likely than a humid location to have its maximum

temperature in the late afternoon

true

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True or false: Cloud cover reduces both the daily high and daily low temperatures.

false

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True or False: Cloud cover reduces both the daily high and daily low temperatures.

true

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True or False: Surface air temperatures rise and fall

more slowly over land areas.

false

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True or false: The daily temperature range is greater at higher elevations

true

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____ is a generated by a transfer of energy.

heat

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Why are average monthly temperatures cooler in Quito,

Ecuador than Guayaquil, Ecuador?

Quito is at a higher elevation.

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Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air

temperature reading?

inside a shelter painted white

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The ________ instrument contains a liquid of low density such as

alcohol.

minimum thermometer

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If the maximum temperature for a particular day is 26 degrees C and the minimum

temperature is 14 degrees C, the daily mean would be:

20 degrees C

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_____ are lines of similar temperature points on a weather map. .

isotherms

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The primary control of the daily cycle of air temperature is

Earth’s ?

rotation

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________ effects atmospheric pressure and air density

altitude

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Clouds reflect incoming _______

radiation

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______________ is one of the basic elements of weather and climate.

temperature

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On maps illustrating the world distribution of temperature, isotherms,

lines that connect points of equal temperature, generally:

Trend east and west

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