U.S Coast Guard License Meteorology
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Horse latitudes
On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak
pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the horse latitudes.
Horse latitudes characteristics
The horse latitudes are characterized by weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds.
Horse latitudes region
The region of high pressure extending around the Earth at about 35 N latitude is called
the horse latitudes.
Coriolis force
The wind flow from the horse latitudes to the doldrums is deflected due to Coriolis force.
Weather conditions movement
Weather conditions in the middle latitudes generally move eastward.
Prevailing westerlies
Considering the general circulation of the atmosphere, the wind system between latitudes
30 N/S and 60 N/S is commonly called the prevailing westerlies.
Trade winds
The winds with the greatest effect on the set, drift, and depth of the equatorial currents are
the trade winds.
Trade winds consistency
The consistent winds blowing from the horse latitudes to the doldrums are called the trade
winds.
, Trades winds region
The winds you would expect to encounter in the North Atlantic between latitudes 5 and 30
N are known as the trades.
Southeast trade winds strength
During the winter months, the southeast trade winds are stronger than during the
summer months.
Southeast trade winds direction
The directions of the southeast trade winds is a result of the rotation of the earth.
Southeast trade winds actual direction
The southeast trade winds actually blow toward the northwest.
Extratropical low-pressure system
When a hurricane passes over colder water or land and loses its tropical characteristics,
the storm becomes an extratropical low-pressure system.
Tropical disturbance
Tropical cyclones are classified by form and intensity. Which system does not have
closed isobars? Tropical disturbance.
Tropical storm classification
What classification of tropical cyclone would have closed isobars, counter clockwise
rotary circulation, and sustained winds between 34 and 63 knots? A tropical storm.
Tropical storm development
What level of development of a tropical cyclone has a hundred mile radius of circulation, gale
force winds, less than 990 millibars of pressure and vertically formed cumulonimbus clouds?
A tropical storm.
Exam Questions with complete
Solutions
Horse latitudes
On the pole side of the trade wind belt, there is an area of high pressure with weak
pressure gradients and light, variable winds. This area is called the horse latitudes.
Horse latitudes characteristics
The horse latitudes are characterized by weak pressure gradients and light, variable winds.
Horse latitudes region
The region of high pressure extending around the Earth at about 35 N latitude is called
the horse latitudes.
Coriolis force
The wind flow from the horse latitudes to the doldrums is deflected due to Coriolis force.
Weather conditions movement
Weather conditions in the middle latitudes generally move eastward.
Prevailing westerlies
Considering the general circulation of the atmosphere, the wind system between latitudes
30 N/S and 60 N/S is commonly called the prevailing westerlies.
Trade winds
The winds with the greatest effect on the set, drift, and depth of the equatorial currents are
the trade winds.
Trade winds consistency
The consistent winds blowing from the horse latitudes to the doldrums are called the trade
winds.
, Trades winds region
The winds you would expect to encounter in the North Atlantic between latitudes 5 and 30
N are known as the trades.
Southeast trade winds strength
During the winter months, the southeast trade winds are stronger than during the
summer months.
Southeast trade winds direction
The directions of the southeast trade winds is a result of the rotation of the earth.
Southeast trade winds actual direction
The southeast trade winds actually blow toward the northwest.
Extratropical low-pressure system
When a hurricane passes over colder water or land and loses its tropical characteristics,
the storm becomes an extratropical low-pressure system.
Tropical disturbance
Tropical cyclones are classified by form and intensity. Which system does not have
closed isobars? Tropical disturbance.
Tropical storm classification
What classification of tropical cyclone would have closed isobars, counter clockwise
rotary circulation, and sustained winds between 34 and 63 knots? A tropical storm.
Tropical storm development
What level of development of a tropical cyclone has a hundred mile radius of circulation, gale
force winds, less than 990 millibars of pressure and vertically formed cumulonimbus clouds?
A tropical storm.
