ATMO Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which statement below is NOT correct concerning hurricanes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A hurricane moving northward over the Pacific will normally survive for a longer time than one
moving north over the Atlantic.
The Milankovitch Theory proposes that climatic changes are due to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - variations in the earth's orbit as it travels through space.
On a surface weather map that shows an open wave cyclone, the warm sector can be observed -
CORRECT ANSWER - ahead of an advancing cold front.
When upper-level divergence of air above a surface low pressure area is stronger than the
convergence of surface air, the surface pressure will ____ and the storm itself will ____. -
CORRECT ANSWER - decrease; intensify
According to the model of the life cycle of a wave cyclone, the storm system is normally most
intense: - CORRECT ANSWER - when the system first becomes occluded.
Stars are not visible during the day because: - CORRECT ANSWER - the scattered light
coming from the sky is too bright to be able to see the weaker light from stars.
Which is NOT a characteristic of a "fair weather" waterspout? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
generally indicate stable atmospheric conditions.
Which of the following conditions would act to prevent a buildup of pollutants near the surface?
- CORRECT ANSWER - a deep mixing layer
When making a forecast, a meteorologist typically examines - CORRECT ANSWER -
surface charts.
, upper-air charts.
radar displays.
satellite imagery.
Correct
all of these
One would most likely experience steppe vegetation in a: - CORRECT ANSWER - semi-
arid climate
Which of the following is NOT true of fine particulate matter (particles less than one micrometer
in diameter) in the atmosphere? - CORRECT ANSWER - Particles are not readily
removed from the atmosphere by rain and snow.
The urban heat island is: - CORRECT ANSWER - warmer air temperatures in urban areas
compared to surrounding rural areas.
Collectively, particles of soot, smoke, dust, and pollen are called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
aerosols
There is a limit to the intensity of hurricanes. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
A Doppler radar determines precipitation ____ by measuring changes in the____ of the reflected
radiowave. - CORRECT ANSWER - velocity; frequency
A ring of light encircling the sun or moon could be either: - CORRECT ANSWER - a halo
or a corona.
Light flashes darting upward from the tops of thunderstorms are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - sprites and blue jets.
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which statement below is NOT correct concerning hurricanes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
A hurricane moving northward over the Pacific will normally survive for a longer time than one
moving north over the Atlantic.
The Milankovitch Theory proposes that climatic changes are due to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - variations in the earth's orbit as it travels through space.
On a surface weather map that shows an open wave cyclone, the warm sector can be observed -
CORRECT ANSWER - ahead of an advancing cold front.
When upper-level divergence of air above a surface low pressure area is stronger than the
convergence of surface air, the surface pressure will ____ and the storm itself will ____. -
CORRECT ANSWER - decrease; intensify
According to the model of the life cycle of a wave cyclone, the storm system is normally most
intense: - CORRECT ANSWER - when the system first becomes occluded.
Stars are not visible during the day because: - CORRECT ANSWER - the scattered light
coming from the sky is too bright to be able to see the weaker light from stars.
Which is NOT a characteristic of a "fair weather" waterspout? - CORRECT ANSWER - It
generally indicate stable atmospheric conditions.
Which of the following conditions would act to prevent a buildup of pollutants near the surface?
- CORRECT ANSWER - a deep mixing layer
When making a forecast, a meteorologist typically examines - CORRECT ANSWER -
surface charts.
, upper-air charts.
radar displays.
satellite imagery.
Correct
all of these
One would most likely experience steppe vegetation in a: - CORRECT ANSWER - semi-
arid climate
Which of the following is NOT true of fine particulate matter (particles less than one micrometer
in diameter) in the atmosphere? - CORRECT ANSWER - Particles are not readily
removed from the atmosphere by rain and snow.
The urban heat island is: - CORRECT ANSWER - warmer air temperatures in urban areas
compared to surrounding rural areas.
Collectively, particles of soot, smoke, dust, and pollen are called: - CORRECT ANSWER -
aerosols
There is a limit to the intensity of hurricanes. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
A Doppler radar determines precipitation ____ by measuring changes in the____ of the reflected
radiowave. - CORRECT ANSWER - velocity; frequency
A ring of light encircling the sun or moon could be either: - CORRECT ANSWER - a halo
or a corona.
Light flashes darting upward from the tops of thunderstorms are called: - CORRECT
ANSWER - sprites and blue jets.
