Question 1

Multiple Choice: Midlatitude cyclones are predominantly classified into what spatial scale of atmospheric circulations?

1. Planetary scale
2. Synoptic scale
3. Mesoscale
4. Microscale

Question 2

Multiple Choice: Consider the map of 500-mb geopotential height (shading) provided below. Which line best describes the trough axis?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Question 3

Multiple Choice: Using the same map as in Question 2, where would you expect the strongest upper-level divergence to occur?

1. Approximately over New York State
2. Approximately over Indiana/Illinois
3. Approximately over Minnesota/Iowa
4. Approximately over Nebraska/Colorado/Kansas

Question 4

Multiple Choice: Using the same map as in Question 2, where would you expect the strongest upper-level convergence to occur?

1. Approximately over New York State
2. Approximately over Indiana/Ohio
3. Approximately over Minnesota/Iowa
4. Approximately over Nevada

Question 5

Multiple Choice: If you assume there is no convergence or divergence occurring at the surface, upper-level __________will lead to a __________ in sea-level pressure, and upper-level __________ will lead to a ____________ in sea-level pressure.

1. divergence ; reduction ; convergence ; rise
2. divergence ; rise ; convergence ; reduction
3. divergence ; convergence ; convergence ; divergence
4. convergence ; divergence; divergence ; convergence

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which stage of the midlatitude cyclone life cycle occurs when a cyclone’s cold front has caught up to its warm front, separating the warm sector from the center of the surface cyclone?

1. Open wave
2. Mature
3. Occlusion
4. Decay

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Consider the map of 850-mb temperature (shading), 850-mb geopotential height (black contours), and 850-mb wind barbs provided below. What type of front is indicated by the thick black line over the eastern U.S.?

1. Cold front
2. Warm front
3. Occluded front
4. Dry line

Question 8

Choose All That Apply: Which of the following are types of midlatitude cyclones?

1. Bomb cyclone
2. Nor’easter
3. Colorado Low
4. Alberta Clipper

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which type of air mass listed below is most favorable for the development of lake-effect snow?

1. Maritime polar
2. Continental polar
3. Maritime tropical
4. Continental tropical

Question 10

Multiple Choice: Consider the map of 850-mb temperature (shading), 850-mb geopotential height (black contours), and 850-mb wind barbs provided below. If you assume that areas with colder temperatures feature reduced moisture, what type of air mass is likely located over the southeast U.S. (black circle) at this time?

1. Maritime polar
2. Continental polar
3. Maritime tropical
4. Continental tropical

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