Wx 201 quiz answers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which atmospheric layer contains the most mixing and over turning air? A) Stratosphere B) mesosphere C) ionosphere D) Troposphere E) exosphere - Answer-D) Troposphere There are considerably more air molecules near Earth's surface than higher up, which means, in comparison, air near the surface A) is less dense B) is more dense C) is only half as dense D) Has the same density - Answer-B) is more dense Middle latitude cyclonic storms are also known as A) extratropical cyclones. B...

The ____ jet is known to show seasonal variations. In winter, the winds are stronger and the jet moves farther south as the leading edge of the cold air can extend into subtropical regions, as far south as Florida and Mexico. In summer, the jet is weaker and is usually found over more northerly latitudes. - tropical easterly - subtropical - polar-front - low-level - nocturnal polar-front In terms of the three-cell model of the general circulation, areas of surface low pressure ...