High winds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How can you identify a region of strong pressure gradient on a weather map? What does strong pressure gradient imply about the strength of wind? Answers- When isobars are closer then there is a higher pressure gradient. That means the winds are stronger where pressure gradient is highest What are the forces that act on the air to make wind blow? Answers- - The pressure gradient is the source for all wind. - Air moves from high pressure to low pressure In the Northern Hemisphere, why do w...

USCG METEOROLOGY EXAM WITH ANSWERS Latest 2024/2025 (Graded) A barometer showing falling pressure indicates the approach of a __________. a) high pressure system b) low pressure system c) high dew point d) low dew point A boundary between two air masses is a(n) __________. a) lapse rate b) isobar c) front d) continent A cloud sequence of cirrus, cirrostratus, and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n) __________. a) occluded front b) stationary fr...

Wildland firefighting S-190 Latest Update with Verified Solutions Origin Where the fire started and or where it's going. Head Greatest rate of spread. Moves intensely. May have more than one head. Fingers Long narrow strips of fire that break off of the main fire. Caused by mixed fuels, natural features dividing the fire. Pocket Unaffected area between the main fire and finger. Perimeter Outer boundary of burning or burnt area. Rear/ heel Opposite to the head of the fire. Close to the poin...

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Aviation Weather Questions and Answers Graded A+ Select all characteristics that help define an airmass. Uniform moisture content Uniform Stability Uniform temperature If an airmass is colder then the ground it is moving over it is a classified as a ______________ cold airmass A maritime tropical airmass generally was what characteristics? Warm temperature, high moisture content, high dew point Typically, an advancing cold airmass has what kind of front on the leading edge? Co...

1 ATSC SAILING EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ What are the three factors that affect wave formation? Correct Answer: wind velocity, fetch, and duration what is wind velocity for wave formation Correct Answer: the speed of the wind what is fetch for wave formation Correct Answer: the distance over the water that the wind can blow uninterrupted (which can be huge distances out at sea) what is duration for wave formation Correct Answer: the amount ...

What is the pressure gradient defined as? - -The rate of pressure change in a direction perpendicular to the isobars What type of vertical atmospheric circulation is associated with a low-pressure system? - Air will ascend (insufficient pressure to keep air at the surface) and try to converge at the center of the lowpressure, which also produces wind Define Atmospheric Pressure (Barometric Pressure) - -Pressure exerted on a surface by the atmosphere due to the weight of the column of air di...

USCG METEOROLOGY EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2024/2025. A barometer showing falling pressure indicates the approach of a __________. a) high pressure system b) low pressure system c) high dew point d) low dew point A boundary between two air masses is a(n) __________. a) lapse rate b) isobar c) front d) continent A cloud sequence of cirrus, cirrostratus, and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n) __________. a) occluded front b) stationary front c) warm fr...

Advanced Rigging Test Questions and Answers Already Passed In what situations would a rigger use a block and tackle? A block and tackle system is used to increase mechanical advantage, making it easier to lift heavy loads with less force. How can temperature affect rigging materials? Extreme temperatures can weaken materials or change their properties, making it essential to choose appropriate rigging gear for specific environmental conditions. What is the difference between a st...

WX 201 Part 2 Sandboxes Questions and Answers Already Passed A ____ is generally associated with trough on an upper level isobaric chart. low pressure center A geostrophic wind is a wind that results from a balance between the ____ force and the ____ force. Coriolis; pressure gradient A rising parcel of air that does not exchange heat with its surroundings is an example of ____. an adiabatic process A sea or land breeze is caused by ____. temperature differences A station at...