Question 1

The waters off the coast of Peru are normally

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A)   warm because of a current bring warm water from the north and upwelling conditions.
B)   cold because of a current bring cold water from the south and upwelling conditions.
C)   cold because of a current bring cold water from the north and sinking water.
D)   warm because of a current bring warm water from the north and sinking water.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Hydrogen bonds in water form between the

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A)   oxygen atom of one water molecule and the sodium atom of a salt molecule.
B)   oxygen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another water molecule.
C)   hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of another water molecule.
D)   hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the hydrogen atom of another water molecule.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following locations best represents the Ekman spiral current?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

During the cold phase (La Niña)

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A)   higher than normal pressures form across the southern U.S.
B)   lower than normal pressures form across the southern U.S.
C)   higher than normal pressure are typically centered over Hudson Bay.D) All of the above
E) None of the above A

Question 5

During the warm phase of ENSO, warmest waters are found along the

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A)   western Pacific extending from Japan to Australia.
B)   southwest of North America.
C)   equator in the eastern Pacific, west of South America.
D)   Gulf Stream extending to Great Britain.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

In the Northern Hemisphere warm currents tend to flow from the ____________.In the Southern Hemisphere cold currents tend to flow from the ________________.

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A)   south; south
B)   north; north
C)   south; north
D)   north; southE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following shows the location of the Humbolt Current?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Sea Surface Temperatures (SST's) are typically warmest

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A)   on the western sides of oceans.
B)   eastern side of oceans.
C)   north of the Tropics in both hemispheres.
D)   along the axis of the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Oceans.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Mid-latitude waters are generally fresher than polar or subtropical zones because

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A)   more evaporation, more frontal precipitation.
B)   more evaporation, less frontal precipitation.
C)   less evaporation, less frontal precipitation.
D)   less evaporation, more frontal precipitation.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The thermocline would be expected to be closest to the surface off the western coast of south America during

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A)   neutral ENSO.
B)   La Nina.
C)   El Nino.
D)   La Nina and El Nino.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

In predicting the onset of an El Nino, supercomputers would use all of the following EXCEPT changes in

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A)   precipitation totals.
B)   atmospheric pressure.
C)   sea surface temperature.
D)   wind speed.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) A

Question 12

Which of the following locations represents the null point in regard to ocean currents?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following locations would be characterized by drier and warmer conditions during a La Nina?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Other Walker-like cells are found at all of the following locations EXCEPT:

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A)   less developed areas on land.
B)   developed areas along coasts.
C)   developed areas on land.
D)   less developed areas along coasts.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

In September, the Intertropical Convergence Zone is shifted to

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A)   the north of the Isthmus and winds blow across the Isthmus from the northeast.
B)   the north of the Isthmus and winds blow across the Isthmus from the southwest.
C)   the south of the Isthmus and winds blow across the Isthmus from the southwest.
D)   the south of the Isthmus and winds blow across the Isthmus from the northeast.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Upwelling would be strongest off the coast of Peru during

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A)   neutral ENSO.
B)   La Nina.
C)   El Nino.
D)   La Nina and El Nino.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

All of the following impact sea surface temperature (SST) EXCEPT:

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A)   Increasing SST with decreasing latitude in both hemispheres.
B)   currents moving cold water away from poles on the western sides of oceans.
C)   upwelling that brings cold, deep water to the surface influencing SST.
D)   currents moving warm water away from equator on the western sides of oceans.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

In regard to sea surface temperature (SST) , as one travels toward the poles SST

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A)   increases.
B)   decreases.
C)   remains constant.
D)   decreases and then increases.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Where on the following world map are the highest salinities?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Where on the following world map are the lowest salinities?

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   DE) All of the above
F) A) and B) D

Exam 6: Atmosphere - Ocean - Crysophere Interactions

The waters off the coast of Peru are normally

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Hydrogen bonds in water form between the

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Which of the following locations best represents the Ekman spiral current?

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During the cold phase (La Niña)

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During the warm phase of ENSO, warmest waters are found along the

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In the Northern Hemisphere warm currents tend to flow from the ____________.In the Southern Hemisphere cold currents tend to flow from the ________________.

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Which of the following shows the location of the Humbolt Current?

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Sea Surface Temperatures (SST's) are typically warmest

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Mid-latitude waters are generally fresher than polar or subtropical zones because

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The thermocline would be expected to be closest to the surface off the western coast of south America during

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In predicting the onset of an El Nino, supercomputers would use all of the following EXCEPT changes in

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Which of the following locations represents the null point in regard to ocean currents?

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Which of the following locations would be characterized by drier and warmer conditions during a La Nina?

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Other Walker-like cells are found at all of the following locations EXCEPT:

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In September, the Intertropical Convergence Zone is shifted to

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Upwelling would be strongest off the coast of Peru during

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All of the following impact sea surface temperature (SST) EXCEPT:

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In regard to sea surface temperature (SST) , as one travels toward the poles SST

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Where on the following world map are the highest salinities?

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Where on the following world map are the lowest salinities?

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