Question 1

Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hurricane watch issued by the National Hurricane Center 
B)  A hurricane warning issued by the National Hurricane Center 
C)  Easterly or northeasterly winds with speeds in excess of 30 knots 
D)  A rapid drop in pressure and heavy rains 
A)  A hurricane watch issued by the National Hurricane Center 
B)  A hurricane warning issued by the National Hurricane Center 
C)  Easterly or northeasterly winds with speeds in excess of 30 knots 
D)  A rapid drop in pressure and heavy rains

Question 2

As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the sinking air near the eye warms the air 
B)  friction with the water adds heat to the air 
C)  the warm water heats the air 
D)  sunlight heats the air 
A)  the sinking air near the eye warms the air 
B)  friction with the water adds heat to the air 
C)  the warm water heats the air 
D)  sunlight heats the air

Question 3

The strongest winds in a hurricane are found ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  at the center of the storm 
B)  in the eye wall 
C)  at upper levels, above the center of the hurricane 
D)  near the periphery of the hurricane 
A)  at the center of the storm 
B)  in the eye wall 
C)  at upper levels, above the center of the hurricane 
D)  near the periphery of the hurricane

Question 4

Describe what a trade wind inversion is.

Accepted Answer

In the region of the trade winds (especi

Question 5

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Northern Hemisphere only 
B)  the Southern Hemisphere only 
C)  both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 
D)  neither hemisphere 
A)  the Northern Hemisphere only 
B)  the Southern Hemisphere only 
C)  both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres 
D)  neither hemisphere

Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area within 24 hours?

As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because ____.

The strongest winds in a hurricane are found ____.

Describe what a trade wind inversion is.

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction in ____.

The Earths Atmosphere

Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Air Temperature

Humidity, Condensation and Clouds

Cloud Development and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Atmospheric Circulations

Air Masses, Fronts, and Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Climate Change

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

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Exam 11: Hurricanes

Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area within 24 hours?

As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because ____.

The strongest winds in a hurricane are found ____.

Describe what a trade wind inversion is.

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction in ____.

The Earths Atmosphere

Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Air Temperature

Humidity, Condensation and Clouds

Cloud Development and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Atmospheric Circulations

Air Masses, Fronts, and Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Climate Change

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

Filters