Module 3_6 Quiz

1. In the mid-latitudes (e.g. United States), where is surface or surface-based ducting more likely to occur?

a) In front (i.e. to the east) of upper level pressure ridges.
b)In the center of surface high pressure regions.
c) Near warm and cold fronts.
d) a and b above are both correct.
e) None of the above are correct.

2. Which of the following is true with respect to ducting in tropical regions?

a) The temperature inversions in trade wind regions are favorable for duct occurrence.
b) The trade wind inversions and associated ducts become higher as you go from the subtropics to the equator.
c) Ducting is more common in monsoon source regions than further downwind.
d) All of the above are true.
e) None of the above are true.