PSC 121
GAGE
SPRING 2003
NAME_______________________________
DATE ______________________________
QUIZ 5
1.
a.
Supply the most appropriate word, phrase or value for each of the following statements.
(22)
atmospheric layer where weather occurs
a._____________________
b.
instrument used to measure relative humidity
b._____________________
c.
difference in atmospheric pressures
c._____________________
d.
cause of atmospheric circulation cells
d._____________________
e.
line of equal temperature on a map
e._____________________
f.
cause of wind
f._____________________
g.
distance between two wave troughs
g._____________________
h.
surface, large-scale ocean currents
h._____________________
i.
instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure
i.______________________
j.
two causes of deep ocean circulation
j.______________________
______________________
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2.
Circle the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the statements below.
a.
Heat from the environment is __________________ when water condenses.
absorbed
released
b.
Hot air is _________________ dense than cold air.
more
less
c.
As you ascend in the troposphere the temperature __________________.
decreases
increases
d.
Stormy weather is generally associated with ______________________.
low pressure
high pressure
e.
The major gas in the atmosphere is _________________.
oxygen
nitrogen
f.
Wind direction is specified as the direction the wind _________________.
comes from
flows to
3.
a.
Explain what happens when a cold front advances and overtakes a warm front and
why.
(6)
b.
How does air circulate around a high pressure system over the United States and
why?
(6)
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(6)
4.
Explain how the water cycle is involved in weather systems.
(5)
5.
Explain why ocean water forms “breakers” as it nears the shore.
(5)
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