Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds?
A)The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side.
B)The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side.
C)The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side.
D)The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side.

Question

Consider the isobaric surfaces drawn in the figure below. Referring to the right and left sides of this figure, which of the following options gives (i) the location of the warmest air, (ii) the location of the highest surface pressure, and (iii) the direction of the upper level winds? ​ 
A)The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. 
B)The warmest air is on the right side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side. 
C)The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the right side. 
D)The warmest air is on the left side and the highest surface pressure is on the left side.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

(i) The warmest air is usually found in the area of low pressure. In this case, the low pressure area is on the right side of the figure, so the warmest air is on the right side.
(ii) The highest surface pressure is usually found in the area of high pressure. In this case, the high pressure area is on the left side of the figure, so the highest surface pressure is on the left side.
(iii) Upper level winds generally flow from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. In this case, the high pressure area is on the left side and the low pressure area is on the right side, so the upper level winds would blow from left to right. Thus, the answer is B.

Consider the Isobaric Surfaces Drawn in the Figure Below