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Which Atmosphere term is correctly associated with key feature: “generally flow from west to east”, and also with “steer many temperate cyclones”?

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ADoldrums
BTroposphere
CWesterlies
DStratosphere
Correct Answer: WesterliesYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Westerlies. Westerlies is correct because it is generally flow from west to east. Westerlies is also associated with steer many temperate cyclones. A further identifying fact is that Westerlies is generally flow from west to east. Another useful fact is that Westerlies is associated with steer many temperate cyclones. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Doldrums: It is surface winds are often light and variable and is associated with rising moist air produces frequent convection and rainfall; those are the identifying facts of Doldrums. Option B — Troposphere: It is temperature generally decreases with height and is associated with most weather phenomena occur in it; those are the identifying facts of Troposphere. Option D — Stratosphere: It is temperature rises with height because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation and is associated with it is relatively stable and has little vertical mixing; those are the identifying facts of Stratosphere. Exam Takeaway: Link Westerlies with “generally flow from west to east” and “steer many temperate cyclones” for quick revision.

Important Notes

  • Westerlies is prevailing mid-latitude winds.
  • It is associated with blow between subtropical highs and subpolar lows.
  • A key feature is that generally flow from west to east.
  • Another useful fact: steer many temperate cyclones.
  • Exam trap: Westerlies should not be confused with Stratosphere, which is temperature rises with height because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

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