Geography

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The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is a region where the ____. A) polar front meets the ... Started by Destiiny22	3 Replies 97 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Joc
In the three-cell model of Earth's general air circulation, areas of surface low pressure should be ... Started by amal	1 Replies 50 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Gabe
On a weather map of the Northern Hemisphere, the northeast trade winds would be observed ____. A) ... Started by future617RT	1 Replies 81 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by kthug
Many of the world's deserts are found near 30 latitude because ____. A) the intertropical ... Started by lidoalex	1 Replies 74 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by amit
Jet streams play a major role in the global transfer of heat by directing ____. A) cold air to the ... Started by future617RT	1 Replies 59 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by spencer.martell
During a major El Nio event, ____. A) record amounts of fish are harvested at the time of the winter ... Started by dbose	1 Replies 105 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Mholman93
Summertime weather in Northern California often consists of low clouds and fog due to ____. A) ... Started by go.lag	1 Replies 91 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by trog
Surface winds and upper-level winds blow in the same direction in a thermal circulation. Indicate ... Started by deesands	1 Replies 177 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by bubulittle310@msn.cn
Surface air is warmer and drier as a result of compressional heating in a downslope wind. Indicate ... Started by RRMR	3 Replies 147 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by reversalruiz
In the United States, weather-related events cause more deaths than: a. drug use. b. motor vehicle ... Started by jman1234	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by atrochim
The most abundant gases in the earth's atmosphere are: a. nitrogen, oxygen, argon and water vapor. ... Started by CBme	1 Replies 144 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by scottmt
Air pressure: a. is the amount of force the atmosphere exerts on the earth's surface. b. is related ... Started by Kthamas	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Laurenleakan
Relative humidity tells us: a. how close the air is to being saturated. b. whether it is raining. ... Started by Destiiny22	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by flexer1n1
Hurricanes are much larger than middle-latitude cyclonic storms. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by renzo156	1 Replies 135 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by tofugiraffe
Which of the following is a form of atmospheric energy? a. kinetic energy b. heat c. potential ... Started by littleanan	1 Replies 114 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ryrychapman11
The sun radiates the largest amount of energy in: a. visible wavelengths. b. infrared wavelengths. ... Started by piesebel	1 Replies 131 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by spencer.martell
Most of the atmosphere's heat comes from: a. absorption of infrared radiation coming from the ... Started by D2AR0N	3 Replies 81 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by vkodali
On the ________ the noonday sun is directly overhead at a latitude of 23.5oN. a. winter solstice b. ... Started by Bernana	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by matt
In all regions of the earth, the amount of energy received from the sun balances the amount of ... Started by faduma	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ebenov
Conduction heats: a. the entire atmosphere. b. only the troposphere. c. only the lowest few ... Started by FButt	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by sabina576
Extreme high temperatures are higher in: a. oceanic areas. b. None of these choices are correct. c. ... Started by dakota nelson	1 Replies 56 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by vish98
Clouds ________ the daily range in temperature. a. completely control b. have a large effect on c. ... Started by Jipu 123	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Carliemb17
In cold weather, wind makes us feel even colder because: a. the wind carries heat away from our ... Started by notis	1 Replies 113 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by cadimas
The highest extremes in dew point temperatures typically occur in desert areas. Indicate whether ... Started by pragya sharda	1 Replies 75 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by joewallace
Fog forms when: a. air cools by moving over a colder surface. b. water evaporates into the air. c. ... Started by s.tung	3 Replies 103 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by pikon