Question 1

North Atlantic hurricanes are more likely to form in October than in May.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a hurricane,the eye wall represents

Accepted Answer

A) the exact center of the storm. 
B) the area of broken cloudiness at the center. 
C) ​a region of light winds and low pressure. 
D) ​a zone of intense thunderstorms around the center. 
E) ​a layer of cirrus cloud in the center of the storm. 
A) the exact center of the storm. 
B) the area of broken cloudiness at the center. 
C) ​a region of light winds and low pressure. 
D) ​a zone of intense thunderstorms around the center. 
E) ​a layer of cirrus cloud in the center of the storm.

Question 3

Most hurricanes have fronts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hurricane season for the tropical North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans normally runs from June through November.Why don't hurricanes form in these locations at other times of the year?

Accepted Answer

Hurricanes form over tropical waters whe

Question 5

What is a storm surge? How does a storm surge form?

Accepted Answer

​Storm surges form as a result of the co

Question 6

Describe the horizontal and vertical structure of a hurricane.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal structure: As one approaches

Question 7

In what ways is a hurricane different from a mid-latitude cyclone? In what ways are these two systems similar?

Accepted Answer

Similarities: both have central cores of

Question 8

Hurricanes have been seeded with silver iodide to attempt to

Accepted Answer

A) minimize storm surges. 
B) reduce their winds. 
C) ​mitigate flooding. 
D) ​make hurricanes dissipate immediately upon formation. 
E) ​change their paths. 
A) minimize storm surges. 
B) reduce their winds. 
C) ​mitigate flooding. 
D) ​make hurricanes dissipate immediately upon formation. 
E) ​change their paths.

Question 9

As a northward-moving hurricane passes to the east of an area,surface winds should change from

Accepted Answer

A) NW to N to NE. 
B) W to SW to S. 
C) ​NE to N to NW. 
D) ​S to SW to W. 
E) ​SE to S to SW. 
A) NW to N to NE. 
B) W to SW to S. 
C) ​NE to N to NW. 
D) ​S to SW to W. 
E) ​SE to S to SW.

Question 10

Initially,the mass of thunderstorms with only a slight wind circulation is known as a(n)____________________,or tropical wave.It becomes a(n)____________________ when the winds increase to between 20 and 34 knots and several closed isobars appear about its center on a surface weather map.When the isobars are packed together and the winds are between 35 and 64 knots,it further develops into a(n)____________________.The latter is classified as a(n)____________________ only when its winds exceed 64 knots (74 mi/hr).

Accepted Answer

​tropical disturbanc

Question 11

Streamlines on a weather map depict

Accepted Answer

A) water temperature. 
B) pressure. 
C) ​wind flow. 
D) ​dew point. 
E) ​ocean currents. 
A) water temperature. 
B) pressure. 
C) ​wind flow. 
D) ​dew point. 
E) ​ocean currents.

Question 12

Storms that form in the tropics are given names when

Accepted Answer

A) they reach tropical storm strength. 
B) they become fully developed hurricanes. 
C) ​they approach to within 250 miles of land. 
D) ​rotation becomes visible on a satellite photograph. 
E) ​as soon as they form. 
A) they reach tropical storm strength. 
B) they become fully developed hurricanes. 
C) ​they approach to within 250 miles of land. 
D) ​rotation becomes visible on a satellite photograph. 
E) ​as soon as they form.

Question 13

Suppose this year five tropical storms develop into full-fledged hurricanes over the North Atlantic Ocean.The name of the third hurricane will definitely begin with the letter C.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

From 1953 to 1977,only ____________________ names were used when naming hurricanes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of From 1953 to 1977,only ____________________ names were...

Question 15

It is impossible for a hurricane to form in the tropical North Atlantic or North Pacific during December.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A hurricane warning

Accepted Answer

A) gives the exact location where a hurricane will make landfall. 
B) is usually issued a week ahead of a hurricane's arrival. 
C) ​indicates that a hurricane will strike an area. 
D) ​is issued when a hurricane approaches to within 500 miles of the U.S.mainland. 
E) ​is issued whenever surface wind speeds exceed 74 mi/hr. 
A) gives the exact location where a hurricane will make landfall. 
B) is usually issued a week ahead of a hurricane's arrival. 
C) ​indicates that a hurricane will strike an area. 
D) ​is issued when a hurricane approaches to within 500 miles of the U.S.mainland. 
E) ​is issued whenever surface wind speeds exceed 74 mi/hr.

Question 17

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction

Accepted Answer

A) in the Northern Hemisphere only. 
B) in the Southern Hemisphere only. 
C) ​in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. 
D) ​in neither hemisphere. 
E) ​depending on the season they occur in. 
A) in the Northern Hemisphere only. 
B) in the Southern Hemisphere only. 
C) ​in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. 
D) ​in neither hemisphere. 
E) ​depending on the season they occur in.

Question 18

In the Northwest Pacific,a typhoon with sustained winds of at least 130 knots (150 mi/hr)is designated a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Northwest Pacific,a typhoon with sustained...

Question 19

Most of the destruction caused by a hurricane is due to

Accepted Answer

A) high winds. 
B) flooding. 
C) ​tornadoes. 
D) ​hail. 
E) ​spinning winds. 
A) high winds. 
B) flooding. 
C) ​tornadoes. 
D) ​hail. 
E) ​spinning winds.

Question 20

Streamlines,rather than isobars,are used on surface weather maps in the tropics because they show where surface air converges and diverges.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

North Atlantic hurricanes are more likely to form in October than in May.

In a hurricane,the eye wall represents

Most hurricanes have fronts.

Hurricane season for the tropical North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans normally runs from June through November.Why don't hurricanes form in these locations at other times of the year?

What is a storm surge? How does a storm surge form?

Describe the horizontal and vertical structure of a hurricane.

In what ways is a hurricane different from a mid-latitude cyclone? In what ways are these two systems similar?

Hurricanes have been seeded with silver iodide to attempt to

As a northward-moving hurricane passes to the east of an area,surface winds should change from

Streamlines on a weather map depict

Storms that form in the tropics are given names when

Suppose this year five tropical storms develop into full-fledged hurricanes over the North Atlantic Ocean.The name of the third hurricane will definitely begin with the letter C.

From 1953 to 1977,only ____________________ names were used when naming hurricanes.

It is impossible for a hurricane to form in the tropical North Atlantic or North Pacific during December.

A hurricane warning

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction

In the Northwest Pacific,a typhoon with sustained winds of at least 130 knots (150 mi/hr)is designated a(n)____________________.

Most of the destruction caused by a hurricane is due to

Streamlines,rather than isobars,are used on surface weather maps in the tropics because they show where surface air converges and diverges.

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Exam 16: Hurricanes

North Atlantic hurricanes are more likely to form in October than in May.​

In a hurricane,the eye wall represents

Most hurricanes have fronts.

Hurricane season for the tropical North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans normally runs from June through November.Why don't hurricanes form in these locations at other times of the year?

What is a storm surge? How does a storm surge form?

Describe the horizontal and vertical structure of a hurricane.

In what ways is a hurricane different from a mid-latitude cyclone? In what ways are these two systems similar?

Hurricanes have been seeded with silver iodide to attempt to

As a northward-moving hurricane passes to the east of an area,surface winds should change from

Streamlines on a weather map depict

Storms that form in the tropics are given names when

Suppose this year five tropical storms develop into full-fledged hurricanes over the North Atlantic Ocean.The name of the third hurricane will definitely begin with the letter C.

From 1953 to 1977,only ____________________ names were used when naming hurricanes.

It is impossible for a hurricane to form in the tropical North Atlantic or North Pacific during December.​

A hurricane warning

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction

In the Northwest Pacific,a typhoon with sustained winds of at least 130 knots (150 mi/hr)is designated a(n)____________________.

Most of the destruction caused by a hurricane is due to

Streamlines,rather than isobars,are used on surface weather maps in the tropics because they show where surface air converges and diverges.​

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation Dew Fog and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind Small Scale and Local Systems

Wind Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light Color and Atmospheric Optics

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North Atlantic hurricanes are more likely to form in October than in May.

It is impossible for a hurricane to form in the tropical North Atlantic or North Pacific during December.

Streamlines,rather than isobars,are used on surface weather maps in the tropics because they show where surface air converges and diverges.