Question 1

Worldwide,lightning results in how many deaths per year?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 1000 
A) 100 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 1000

Question 2

Which portion of the lightning process is the most visible?

Accepted Answer

A) charge separation 
B) stepped leader 
C) return stroke 
D) dart leader 
A) charge separation 
B) stepped leader 
C) return stroke 
D) dart leader

Question 3

This process of charge separation relies on the earth's electric field: ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This process of charge separation relies on...

Question 4

Mesoscale convective complexes

Accepted Answer

A) are a common cause of severe weather in Canada. 
B) are typically linear. 
C) are not able to propagate new cells. 
D) require potential stability in the atmosphere. 
A) are a common cause of severe weather in Canada. 
B) are typically linear. 
C) are not able to propagate new cells. 
D) require potential stability in the atmosphere.

Question 5

One of the most detrimental events that can occur to a developing thunderstorm is

Accepted Answer

A) entrainment. 
B) lightning. 
C) hail. 
D) release of latent heat. 
A) entrainment. 
B) lightning. 
C) hail. 
D) release of latent heat.

Question 6

The stepped-leader

Accepted Answer

A) moves downward in one continuous movement. 
B) occurs after the formation of the return stroke. 
C) creates the pathway for the flow of electrons. 
D) has no similarities to a dart leader. 
A) moves downward in one continuous movement. 
B) occurs after the formation of the return stroke. 
C) creates the pathway for the flow of electrons. 
D) has no similarities to a dart leader.

Question 7

The sound of thunder caused by a lightning strike reaches your ears ________ the light from the lightning flash reaches your eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) before 
B) at the same time as 
C) after 
A) before 
B) at the same time as 
C) after

Question 8

The ability to detect mesocyclones using Doppler radar

Accepted Answer

A) reduces the risk of damage of stepped leaders. 
B) allows meteorologists to predict where and when cumulonimbus clouds may form. 
C) gives meteorologists the opportunity to change the direction of the rotation. 
D) allows meteorologists to issue tornado warnings before tornados form. 
A) reduces the risk of damage of stepped leaders. 
B) allows meteorologists to predict where and when cumulonimbus clouds may form. 
C) gives meteorologists the opportunity to change the direction of the rotation. 
D) allows meteorologists to issue tornado warnings before tornados form.

Question 9

Give two safety rules for tornadoes.

Accepted Answer

Any two of these:
(i) Stay indoors.
(ii)

Question 10

Most tornado damage is caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most tornado damage is caused by ________....

Question 11

A circular cluster of strong thunderstorms is a ________.

Accepted Answer

mesoscale

Question 12

This region of the United States has the lowest average number of tornadoes:

Accepted Answer

A) Midwest. 
B) West. 
C) Southeast. 
D) Northeast. 
A) Midwest. 
B) West. 
C) Southeast. 
D) Northeast.

Question 13

Explain why non-convertible automobiles are well protected against lightning.

Accepted Answer

If a car is hit by lightning,t

Question 14

Severe thunderstorms

Accepted Answer

A) have, by definition, wind speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. 
B) often appear in groups. 
C) typically take place on the microscale. 
D) rarely last more than an hour. 
A) have, by definition, wind speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. 
B) often appear in groups. 
C) typically take place on the microscale. 
D) rarely last more than an hour.

Question 15

Doppler radar helps the meteorologist to

Accepted Answer

A) hear storm noises much more clearly. 
B) infer the movement of air within a storm. 
C) see through hills and mountains. 
D) interrogate much larger sectors of the atmosphere than was possible with conventional radar. 
A) hear storm noises much more clearly. 
B) infer the movement of air within a storm. 
C) see through hills and mountains. 
D) interrogate much larger sectors of the atmosphere than was possible with conventional radar.

Question 16

Downdrafts that occupy the entire base of the cloud spell the end of this type of storm: ________.

Accepted Answer

air mass t

Question 17

Waterspouts tend to form in areas with ________ water and ________ atmospheric conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) cold; unstable 
B) cold; stable 
C) warm; unstable 
D) warm; stable 
A) cold; unstable 
B) cold; stable 
C) warm; unstable 
D) warm; stable

Question 18

This is the first observable step in the development of a supercell tornado:

Accepted Answer

A) increased wind speed. 
B) formation of a wall cloud. 
C) slow horizontal rotation of a large part of the cloud. 
D) formation of a funnel. 
A) increased wind speed. 
B) formation of a wall cloud. 
C) slow horizontal rotation of a large part of the cloud. 
D) formation of a funnel.

Question 19

Describe one way in which nonsupercell tornadoes can form.

Accepted Answer

At certain areas along a conve

Question 20

In which stage of the air mass thunderstorm are there up- and down-drafts?

Accepted Answer

A) initial 
B) middle 
C) dissipating 
D) mature 
A) initial 
B) middle 
C) dissipating 
D) mature

Worldwide,lightning results in how many deaths per year?

Which portion of the lightning process is the most visible?

This process of charge separation relies on the earth's electric field: ________.

Mesoscale convective complexes

One of the most detrimental events that can occur to a developing thunderstorm is

The stepped-leader

The sound of thunder caused by a lightning strike reaches your ears ________ the light from the lightning flash reaches your eyes.

The ability to detect mesocyclones using Doppler radar

Give two safety rules for tornadoes.

Most tornado damage is caused by ________.

A circular cluster of strong thunderstorms is a ________.

This region of the United States has the lowest average number of tornadoes:

Explain why non-convertible automobiles are well protected against lightning.

Severe thunderstorms

Doppler radar helps the meteorologist to

Downdrafts that occupy the entire base of the cloud spell the end of this type of storm: ________.

Waterspouts tend to form in areas with water and atmospheric conditions.

This is the first observable step in the development of a supercell tornado:

Describe one way in which nonsupercell tornadoes can form.

In which stage of the air mass thunderstorm are there up- and down-drafts?

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Worldwide,lightning results in how many deaths per year?

Which portion of the lightning process is the most visible?

This process of charge separation relies on the earth's electric field: ________.

Mesoscale convective complexes

One of the most detrimental events that can occur to a developing thunderstorm is

The stepped-leader

The sound of thunder caused by a lightning strike reaches your ears ________ the light from the lightning flash reaches your eyes.

The ability to detect mesocyclones using Doppler radar

Give two safety rules for tornadoes.

Most tornado damage is caused by ________.

A circular cluster of strong thunderstorms is a ________.

This region of the United States has the lowest average number of tornadoes:

Explain why non-convertible automobiles are well protected against lightning.

Severe thunderstorms

Doppler radar helps the meteorologist to

Downdrafts that occupy the entire base of the cloud spell the end of this type of storm: ________.

Waterspouts tend to form in areas with ________ water and ________ atmospheric conditions.

This is the first observable step in the development of a supercell tornado:

Describe one way in which nonsupercell tornadoes can form.

In which stage of the air mass thunderstorm are there up- and down-drafts?

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

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Waterspouts tend to form in areas with water and atmospheric conditions.