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Which latitude range is associated with the Equatorial Cell in global circulation patterns?
Which latitude range is associated with the Equatorial Cell in global circulation patterns?
- 60°-90°
- 90°-120°
- 0°-30° (correct)
- 30°-60°
Which hemisphere experiences clockwise wind flow in high pressure areas?
Which hemisphere experiences clockwise wind flow in high pressure areas?
- Neither Hemisphere
- South Hemisphere
- North Hemisphere (correct)
- Both Hemispheres
What is the Coriolis Effect?
What is the Coriolis Effect?
- The effect of humidity on wind movement
- The effect of rotation of the Earth on wind movement (correct)
- The effect of pressure gradients on wind movement
- The effect of friction on wind movement
What type of cloud is associated with a high pressure area?
What type of cloud is associated with a high pressure area?
What is the force that makes air flow from high pressure to low pressure areas?
What is the force that makes air flow from high pressure to low pressure areas?
What connects areas with equal pressure?
What connects areas with equal pressure?
What are the requirements for cloud formation?
What are the requirements for cloud formation?
What is the direction of wind flow in low pressure areas in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the direction of wind flow in low pressure areas in the Northern Hemisphere?
What is the surface friction layer?
What is the surface friction layer?
What are the two types of pressure systems?
What are the two types of pressure systems?
Which type of cloud is associated with steady precipitation and poor low-level visibility?
Which type of cloud is associated with steady precipitation and poor low-level visibility?
What are the requirements for a thunderstorm to form?
What are the requirements for a thunderstorm to form?
What is the main cause of wind shear?
What is the main cause of wind shear?
What is the main cause of turbulence below 15,000 feet?
What is the main cause of turbulence below 15,000 feet?
What is the main cause of wake turbulence?
What is the main cause of wake turbulence?
What is the main cause of lightning in a thunderstorm?
What is the main cause of lightning in a thunderstorm?
What is the main cause of a tornado?
What is the main cause of a tornado?
What type of precipitation is hail?
What type of precipitation is hail?
Which element of a thunderstorm may prevent an airplane from becoming airborne at normal take-off speed?
Which element of a thunderstorm may prevent an airplane from becoming airborne at normal take-off speed?
What is the recommended course of action for pilots when encountering a thunderstorm?
What is the recommended course of action for pilots when encountering a thunderstorm?
