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NYS Earth Science Regents Review Practice - Weather - Question 05 |
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Written by The Earth Science Wizard
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Thursday, 19 November 2009 16:57 |
Base your answer to question 5 on the weather map below. Points A, B, C and D are locations on Earth’s surface.
5. The strongest winds are closest to location:
A) Location D
B) Location C
C) Location B
D) Location A
Correct Answer: Option D – Location A
Strong winds over a medium-to-large area are the result of large pressure gradients in a region between deep low pressure and significant high pressure. i.e., when the difference between barometric pressures from one region to another is significant, strong winds result as the atmosphere tries to balance out. This type of situation is depicted at location A in the map above.
Hence, options A, B and C are incorrect.
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