ATMO 201 Final Exam Questions and 100%
Verified Answers. Grade A+
,where does geostrophic balance occur? - {Resolution Result Verified
Answers }-above surface (1000 mb) where friction force is minimal
centripetal force - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-net inward
acceleration of an object
balanced by friction force
friction force - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-force that retards
motion and balances centripetal force
why are winds cyclonic around low-pressure systems? - {Resolution
Result Verified Answers }-the gradient wind around low-pressure
systems is constantly accelerating because it is constantly changing
directions, with acceleration there is a net centripetal force acting
towards the centre causing air to move in a counter clockwise, circular
path
why are winds anticyclonic around high-pressure systems - {Resolution
Result Verified Answers }-
meridional winds - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-cross or
perpendicular to latitudes (gradient winds)
north to south winds
, zonal winds - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-parallel to latitudes
( geostrophic winds)
west to east winds
wind speeds tend to _______ with height (increase/decrease) -
{Resolution Result Verified Answers }-increase because friction forces
decreases
winds blow (how many degrees) across isobars of surface map -
{Resolution Result Verified Answers }-30 degrees
single cell circulation model - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-non-
rotating earth
earth's surface is uniformly covered in water
warm air rises at equator and sinks at poles
sun is directly over equator
Verified Answers. Grade A+
,where does geostrophic balance occur? - {Resolution Result Verified
Answers }-above surface (1000 mb) where friction force is minimal
centripetal force - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-net inward
acceleration of an object
balanced by friction force
friction force - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-force that retards
motion and balances centripetal force
why are winds cyclonic around low-pressure systems? - {Resolution
Result Verified Answers }-the gradient wind around low-pressure
systems is constantly accelerating because it is constantly changing
directions, with acceleration there is a net centripetal force acting
towards the centre causing air to move in a counter clockwise, circular
path
why are winds anticyclonic around high-pressure systems - {Resolution
Result Verified Answers }-
meridional winds - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-cross or
perpendicular to latitudes (gradient winds)
north to south winds
, zonal winds - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-parallel to latitudes
( geostrophic winds)
west to east winds
wind speeds tend to _______ with height (increase/decrease) -
{Resolution Result Verified Answers }-increase because friction forces
decreases
winds blow (how many degrees) across isobars of surface map -
{Resolution Result Verified Answers }-30 degrees
single cell circulation model - {Resolution Result Verified Answers }-non-
rotating earth
earth's surface is uniformly covered in water
warm air rises at equator and sinks at poles
sun is directly over equator
