Lines of latitude on a map represent the distance ____ from the ____.

Lines of latitude on a map represent the distance ____ from the ____.
 A) east or west; prime meridian
  B) north or south; equator
  C) north or south; prime meridian
  D) east or west; equator

Question 2

On a blustery night, how do eddies cause wind to howl?

Question 3

You are facing north and the wind is blowing in your face. This wind would be called a(n) ____.
 A) south wind
  B) east wind
  C) north wind
  D) southerly wind

Question 4

List the scales of atmospheric motion from largest to smallest and give an example of each.

Question 5

Extratropical cyclones are found ____.
 A) inside the tropics
  B) outside the tropics
  C) at the equator
  D) both inside and outside the tropics

Question 6

Sea breezes from the east and west coasts of Florida form a sea breeze ____________________ zone that contributes to the state's abundant summertime rainfall.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 7

Clouds often form in ____.
 A) rising air in the center of a low pressure area
  B) rising air in the center of a high pressure area
  C) sinking air in the center of a low pressure area
  D) sinking air in the center of a high pressure area

Question 8

The serious brush fires that occur in southern California in autumn are often driven by ____________________ winds.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 9

What pattern is most likely associated with clear skies and fair weather?
 A) high pressure regions
  B) low pressure regions
  C) a cold front
  D) a warm front