Author Question: The most prominent movement in the upper-level westerly geostrophic wind flows are the A) ... (Read 216 times)

xclash · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

The most prominent movement in the upper-level westerly geostrophic wind flows are the

A) katabatic waves. B) jet streams. C) anticyclones. D) cyclones.

Question 2

Which of the following accurately describes the use of tree rings for studying past climates (dendroclimatology)?

A) The width of annual tree rings indicates the climatic conditions; wider rings suggest favorable conditions, whereas narrower rings suggest harsher conditions.
B) Dendrochronology is primarily used in the tropical regions, where one can easily correlate a tree species' age with the climatic conditions there.
C) Because most trees only live 60 to 100 years, dendrochronology can only serve as a climate record for recent history and are primarily used to supplement instrument data.
D) The age of trees can be determined by tree ring analysis. By establishing the age of long-lived trees, one can determine the climate conditions of the area the year the tree sprouted.