Question 1

The atmospheric pressure bands that circle Earth do not change very much with the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Coriolis effect

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A)   deflects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
B)   deflects to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
C)   has no effect at the equator.
D)   deflects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and deflects to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
E)   deflects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere, deflects to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, and has no effect at the equator.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Earth's weather is formed primarily in the troposphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Heat energy gained at low latitudes is redistributed to higher latitudes by

Accepted Answer

A)   atmospheric circulation.
B)   low pressure systems.
C)   ocean currents.
D)   All of these are correct.
E)   atmospheric circulation and ocean currents.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The annual range of temperatures will be greater closer to the ocean than at inland locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In June the ITCZ tends to shift south into the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rain shadows develop on the leeward side of topographic barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The annual range of surface temperature is greater on land than at sea because

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A)   the specific heat of water is less than that of land.
B)   the specific heat of water is greater than that of land.
C)   the heat capacity of water is greater than that of land.
D)   the heat capacity of water is less than that of land.
E)   there is more land area in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Clouds can either heat or cool Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Increasing water vapor content decreases the density of air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the Northern Hemisphere, CO2 concentration in the atmosphere tends to decrease in the spring and early summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: The Atmosphere and the Oceans

In the Northern Hemisphere, CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere tends to decrease in the spring and early summer.

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Clouds can either heat or cool Earth.

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Earth's weather is formed primarily in the troposphere.

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The annual range of temperatures will be greater closer to the ocean than at inland locations.

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The atmospheric pressure bands that circle Earth do not change very much with the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Heat energy gained at low latitudes is redistributed to higher latitudes by

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Rain shadows develop on the leeward side of topographic barriers.

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The annual range of surface temperature is greater on land than at sea because

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Increasing water vapor content decreases the density of air.

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The Coriolis effect

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In June the ITCZ tends to shift south into the Southern Hemisphere.

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Exam 6: The Atmosphere and the Oceans

In the Northern Hemisphere, CO2 concentration in the atmosphere tends to decrease in the spring and early summer.

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Clouds can either heat or cool Earth.

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Earth's weather is formed primarily in the troposphere.

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The annual range of temperatures will be greater closer to the ocean than at inland locations.

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The atmospheric pressure bands that circle Earth do not change very much with the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Heat energy gained at low latitudes is redistributed to higher latitudes by

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Rain shadows develop on the leeward side of topographic barriers.

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The annual range of surface temperature is greater on land than at sea because

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Increasing water vapor content decreases the density of air.

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The Coriolis effect

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In June the ITCZ tends to shift south into the Southern Hemisphere.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, CO₂ concentration in the atmosphere tends to decrease in the spring and early summer.

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