NAO PRACTICE TEST

North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)- ANSWER relate to weather in eastern North
America and Europe


what does the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) reflect - ANSWER an
oscillation in sea level pressure between Bermuda Azores H and Icelandic L


North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) positive phase - ANSWER strong H and L =
strong mid-latitude pressure gradient in northern Atlantic, strong zonal
westerlies


North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) negative phase - ANSWER weak H and L =
weak mid-latitude pressure gradient in northern Atlantic, weak meridional flow


North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) pattern - ANSWER no pattern, changes occur
rapidly


where does the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) impact the most - ANSWER
europe, eastern america


What does the positive phase of NAO do in europe - ANSWER dry southern,
mild northern


what does the positive phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation - NAO do in
america - ANSWER mild northeastern