This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: How do meridional and zonal patterns of upper-air flow affect large-scale weather? What will be ... (Read 84 times)

strangeaffliction

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 660
on: Jul 14, 2018
How do meridional and zonal patterns of upper-air flow affect large-scale weather?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A mid-winter, mid-latitude cyclone that reaches the West Coast is least likely to
 
  A) have formed near Japan.
  B) bring rain to coastal Oregon.
  C) bring snow to the mountains of Washington.
  D) head north when reaching the Rocky Mountains.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Carissamariew

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Upper-level patterns with strong north-south components (meridional flow) cause the formation of midlatitude cyclones downwind of trough axes (where vorticity decreases). Because they have no pronounced vorticity changes, zonal patterns hamper the development of intense cyclones and anticyclones. They are therefore more often associated with a large-scale pattern of light winds, calm conditions, and no areas of widespread precipitation.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


strangeaffliction

  • Member
  • Posts: 660
Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

sailorcrescent

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Elephant footprints (tire tracks for scale) Elephant footprints (tire tracks for scale)
Portrait of a Shy Albatross. Note the large, hooked beak and nasal tubes. Portrait of a Shy Albatross. Note the large, hooked beak and nasal tubes.
The upper intake manifold, often called a plenum, attaches to the lower intake manifold. The upper intake manifold, often called a plenum, attaches to the lower intake manifold.
Small Avocado vs Large Avocado Small Avocado vs Large Avocado
Industrial and transport sources are responsible for a large proportion of global GHG emission Industrial and transport sources are responsible for a large proportion of global GHG emission
Animated The one-way flow of energy and cycling of materials in the world of life Animated The one-way flow of energy and cycling of materials in the world of life
Video: Role of ATP in muscle movement

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library