Question 1

What is clear air turbulence (CAT) and why can it represent a hazard to aviation?

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Question 2

Would you expect a well-developed sea breeze circulation to cause clouds to form over the land or over the ocean? Why or why not?

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

Briefly describe where each of the following features is found in the earth's general circulation. What meteorological conditions might you find associated with each feature? horse latitudes trade winds ITCZ polar front doldrums

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Question 5

Sketch and name the major ocean currents adjacent to the coastlines of the United States. Indicate the direction of motion of each current and indicate whether it is a warm or cold current.

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Quiz 7: Atmospheric Circulations

What is clear air turbulence (CAT) and why can it represent a hazard to aviation?

Would you expect a well-developed sea breeze circulation to cause clouds to form over the land or over the ocean? Why or why not?

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

Briefly describe where each of the following features is found in the earth's general circulation. What meteorological conditions might you find associated with each feature? horse latitudes trade winds ITCZ polar front doldrums

Sketch and name the major ocean currents adjacent to the coastlines of the United States. Indicate the direction of motion of each current and indicate whether it is a warm or cold current.