SCI 221 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Along the same latitude, temperature range is lower on land cooperative to water.
False
In general, along the same latitude, cities on the leeward side of the prevailing
winds exhibit larger temperature ranges.
True
In general, ocean currents on the western side of the continents are colder than
the ones on the eastern side.
True
What is the general average temperature profile during a year.
highest temperate: middle of summer, lowest temperature: middle of winter.
in general, the higher absolute latitude, the lower the yearly temperature range
False
If isotherm lines are closer to each other, that means the amount of temperature
change per unit distance across the lines is ___________
higher
In general, along the same latitude, the higher the altitude, the lower the
temperature.
True
The temperature of a rising air parcel ________ as it moves upward.
decreases
An increase in the environmental lapse rate of an air layer results in the layer
becoming ________ .
less stable
The vertical motions that occur when the warm air rises are termed:
convection
When discussing the water vapor in the air, meteorologists prefer to use absolute
humidity rather than mixing ratio.
true
As liquid water is evaporated into the atmosphere, heat energy is ________ .
absorbed by the evaporating water.
Which of the following would not be associated with stable atmospheric
conditions?
afternoon thunderstorms
In which phase do water molecules have the lowest kinetic energy?
ice
Adiabatic temperature changes refer to parcels of air that rise or sink.
true
Which type of lifting mechanism results from warm air lifting over cold air?
frontal wedging
The capacity of the air to hold water vapor _______.
LATEST UPDATE
Along the same latitude, temperature range is lower on land cooperative to water.
False
In general, along the same latitude, cities on the leeward side of the prevailing
winds exhibit larger temperature ranges.
True
In general, ocean currents on the western side of the continents are colder than
the ones on the eastern side.
True
What is the general average temperature profile during a year.
highest temperate: middle of summer, lowest temperature: middle of winter.
in general, the higher absolute latitude, the lower the yearly temperature range
False
If isotherm lines are closer to each other, that means the amount of temperature
change per unit distance across the lines is ___________
higher
In general, along the same latitude, the higher the altitude, the lower the
temperature.
True
The temperature of a rising air parcel ________ as it moves upward.
decreases
An increase in the environmental lapse rate of an air layer results in the layer
becoming ________ .
less stable
The vertical motions that occur when the warm air rises are termed:
convection
When discussing the water vapor in the air, meteorologists prefer to use absolute
humidity rather than mixing ratio.
true
As liquid water is evaporated into the atmosphere, heat energy is ________ .
absorbed by the evaporating water.
Which of the following would not be associated with stable atmospheric
conditions?
afternoon thunderstorms
In which phase do water molecules have the lowest kinetic energy?
ice
Adiabatic temperature changes refer to parcels of air that rise or sink.
true
Which type of lifting mechanism results from warm air lifting over cold air?
frontal wedging
The capacity of the air to hold water vapor _______.
