Geography

Replies / Views	Last post
Why are winds blowing over mountains generally stronger than winds blowing at the same level on ... Started by anshika	1 Replies 131 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Carissamariew
At any given time, only one jet stream can be found in the atmosphere. a. True b. ... Started by SAVANNAHHOOPER23	1 Replies 41 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by jonathanballen97
A jet stream transfers more heat across the globe when it is zonal. a. True b. ... Started by krzymel	3 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ricroger
Incorporating continents into the single-cell model would not have any effect on the circulation of ... Started by vHAUNG6011	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by parker125
Major ocean currents in the North Indian Ocean reverse direction between summer and winter. a. ... Started by kodithompson	1 Replies 180 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Bison
An increase in either the mass or the velocity (or both) produces a decrease in momentum. a. True ... Started by bb	1 Replies 85 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by jaymee143
Not all jet streams form at the tropopause. a. True b. False[br][br][b][color=#151B54]Question ... Started by misspop	1 Replies 107 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ally
During the warm (or positive) phase of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, unusually cold surface ... Started by nelaaney	1 Replies 135 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by ebenov
The general circulation of the atmosphere represents the actual air flow around the world and not ... Started by Brittanyd9008	1 Replies 102 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by helenmarkerine
Which below is an assumption of the single-cell model of the general circulation of the atmosphere? ... Started by maegan_martin	1 Replies 76 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by guyanai
In the three-cell model of the atmosphere, upper level winds are incorrectly predicted to flow from ... Started by savannahhooper	3 Replies 62 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Jevvish
The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) is a region where a. the polar front meets the ... Started by Pineapplelove6	1 Replies 93 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Ksh22
In Honolulu, Hawaii (latitude 21N), you would most likely experience winds blowing from the a. ... Started by tichca	1 Replies 102 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by yifu223
In general and based on the three-cell model, along the polar front one would not expect to observe ... Started by cagreen833	1 Replies 87 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by bassamabas
In the three-cell model, the wind belt observed on the poleward side of the polar front is called ... Started by NguyenJ	1 Replies 160 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Liddy
The majority of the United States lies within this wind belt a. westerlies b. easterlies c. ... Started by c0205847	1 Replies 120 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Ptupou85
In terms of the three-cell general circulation model, the driest regions of Earth should be near ... Started by BRWH	1 Replies 70 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by firehawk60
On a surface weather map during the month of July, one would expect to find what type of pressure ... Started by formula1	1 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by meltdown117
A thermally direct cell is one that a. is found in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. ... Started by pepyto	3 Replies 107 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by yifu223
Which statement describes the polar front jet stream? a. It is strongest in summer. b. It moves ... Started by jilianpiloj	1 Replies 111 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Bsand8
The jet stream flows a. directly from west to east. b. directly from east to west. c. from the ... Started by TVarnum	1 Replies 351 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Jmfn03
In the Northern Hemisphere, air found to the north of the polar front is ____, while air further ... Started by audragclark	1 Replies 94 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by flexer1n1
Generally, in the Northern Hemisphere during July, we would expect to find the tropical easterly jet ... Started by Redwolflake15	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Heffejeff
The name given to the current of warm water that replaces cold surface water along the coast of Peru ... Started by nelaaney	1 Replies 139 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by juiceman1987
The Ekman Spiral describes a. the turning of water with depth. b. the air flow into a center of ... Started by joesmith1212	1 Replies 124 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by mochi09