Quiz 7- Air Pressure & Wind

What causes the Coriolis effect?

Earth's rotation.

What do closely spaced isobars indicate?

High winds.

What type of pressure does converging air aloft produce at the surface?

Low pressure.

What are lines of equal pressure called?

Isobars.

What is standard atmospheric pressure at a height of 0 km and a temperature of 15˚C?

1013.25 mb.

What is the typical pressure range at the surface?

+/- 3%.

At which location is the Coriolis effect maximum?

At the poles.

In which direction does air rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

Counterclockwise into a low pressure and clockwise out of high pressure.

What is the direction of Coriolis deflection in the Northern Hemisphere?

To the right.

Complete the statement: Air rises, cools, condenses, forms .

Clouds.