GES 103 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers7
Why does wind between the equator and 30 degrees south come out of the southeast? -
ANSWERS -Cooled air moves north toward the equator and is deflected toward the west by the
Coriolis effect.
What is a chinook? - ANSWERS -warm, dry air descending on the leeward side of a mountain
Which air mass will be characterized by hot, dry air? - ANSWERS -cT
During which month are hurricanes most likely to occur on the east coast of the United States? -
ANSWERS -September
How is a "C" climate (humid, middle-latitude, mild winter) defined according to the Köppen
classification system? - ANSWERS -The average temperature of the coldest month is below 18°C
(64°F) but above -3°C (27°F).
Which climate pattern is known by the abbreviation Aw? - ANSWERS -tropical savanna
Where are the humid subtropics located? - ANSWERS -located on the eastern sides of the
continents in the 25-40° latitude range
Why would the precipitation rates in highland climates (e.g., Flagstaff, Arizona) be higher than
those in lowland areas (e.g., Phoenix, Arizona)? - ANSWERS -orographic lifting
, Which of the following locations contains the most water in Earth's hydrosphere aside from the
oceans? - ANSWERS -glaciers
When considering the movement of water on Earth within the hydrologic cycle, which of the
following choices is responsible for driving this process? - ANSWERS -The hydrologic cycle works
because water exists on Earth in solid, liquid, and gaseous states.
Water in the hydrologic cycle readily moves from the land to the oceans through several
pathways. How does the vast majority of water get from the ocean to the land surface? -
ANSWERS -clouds and precipitation
How much of Earth's surface water exists in the oceans? - ANSWERS -Almost all of Earth's
surface water exists in the oceans.
What does the hydrologic cycle describe? - ANSWERS -The hydrologic cycle describes how liquid
and gaseous water move between the ocean, atmosphere, and land.
What two elements make up the most abundant seawater salt? - ANSWERS -sodium, chlorine
Which of the following is an example of sublimation? - ANSWERS -change from ice to water
vapor
Which statement most accurately reflects the relationship between dew-point temperature and
moisture in Earth's atmosphere? - ANSWERS -A high dew-point temperature indicates moist air.
At sea level pressure, which best expresses the relationship between temperature and
saturation mixing ratio? - ANSWERS -The warmer the air, the higher the saturation mixing ratio.
Answers7
Why does wind between the equator and 30 degrees south come out of the southeast? -
ANSWERS -Cooled air moves north toward the equator and is deflected toward the west by the
Coriolis effect.
What is a chinook? - ANSWERS -warm, dry air descending on the leeward side of a mountain
Which air mass will be characterized by hot, dry air? - ANSWERS -cT
During which month are hurricanes most likely to occur on the east coast of the United States? -
ANSWERS -September
How is a "C" climate (humid, middle-latitude, mild winter) defined according to the Köppen
classification system? - ANSWERS -The average temperature of the coldest month is below 18°C
(64°F) but above -3°C (27°F).
Which climate pattern is known by the abbreviation Aw? - ANSWERS -tropical savanna
Where are the humid subtropics located? - ANSWERS -located on the eastern sides of the
continents in the 25-40° latitude range
Why would the precipitation rates in highland climates (e.g., Flagstaff, Arizona) be higher than
those in lowland areas (e.g., Phoenix, Arizona)? - ANSWERS -orographic lifting
, Which of the following locations contains the most water in Earth's hydrosphere aside from the
oceans? - ANSWERS -glaciers
When considering the movement of water on Earth within the hydrologic cycle, which of the
following choices is responsible for driving this process? - ANSWERS -The hydrologic cycle works
because water exists on Earth in solid, liquid, and gaseous states.
Water in the hydrologic cycle readily moves from the land to the oceans through several
pathways. How does the vast majority of water get from the ocean to the land surface? -
ANSWERS -clouds and precipitation
How much of Earth's surface water exists in the oceans? - ANSWERS -Almost all of Earth's
surface water exists in the oceans.
What does the hydrologic cycle describe? - ANSWERS -The hydrologic cycle describes how liquid
and gaseous water move between the ocean, atmosphere, and land.
What two elements make up the most abundant seawater salt? - ANSWERS -sodium, chlorine
Which of the following is an example of sublimation? - ANSWERS -change from ice to water
vapor
Which statement most accurately reflects the relationship between dew-point temperature and
moisture in Earth's atmosphere? - ANSWERS -A high dew-point temperature indicates moist air.
At sea level pressure, which best expresses the relationship between temperature and
saturation mixing ratio? - ANSWERS -The warmer the air, the higher the saturation mixing ratio.
