11) Which of the following describes Pressure Gradient Force? it causes deflecti

Question

11) Which of the following describes Pressure Gradient Force? it causes deflection of winds from a straight path it decreases with height above the surface it drives air flow from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure it drives air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure a. · · d. the elevation at which: a. b. C. d. Dew point occurs Relative humidity reaches 100% Relative humidity reaches 0% Both A and B 13) Which of the following is NOT correctly matched? a. High altitude clouds- stratus b. Thunderstorm clouds-cumulonimbus C. Thin, wispy clouds- cimus d. Puffy clouds-cumulus 14) Where on Lake Erie is a lake-effect snowtall LEAST likely to ocour? a. The far eastern shore (Buffalo) b. The southeastern shore (Cleveland) c. The far western shore (Toledo) d. Lake effect snow doesnt occur on the shores of Lake Erie 15) A mT air mass is likely to be than a cP air mass because the mT air mass a. b. c. d. Wetter: forms over the ocean Drier : forms over the ocean Wetter: forms over land Drier; is a cold air mass

Explanation / Answer

11)- option d

i.e., pressure gradient force drives air from areaof high pressure to area of low pressure.

12)- option b

i.e., relative humidity reaches 100%.

13)- option a

i.e., high altitude clouds- stratus is not true.

14)- option c

i.e., the far western shore of Toledo.

15)- option a

i.e., wetter:forms over the ocean.   

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse 1
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.