Question 1

As one approaches the eye of a hurricane,the sea level pressure ________ and the surface wind ________.

Accepted Answer

A) rises slowly; rises slowly 
B) falls rapidly; rises rapidly 
C) does not change; falls rapidly 
D) falls slowly; falls rapidly 
A) rises slowly; rises slowly 
B) falls rapidly; rises rapidly 
C) does not change; falls rapidly 
D) falls slowly; falls rapidly

Question 2

In the far western Pacific,extremely strong tropical storms are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the far western Pacific,extremely strong tropical...

Question 3

Over the Indian Ocean the strongest tropical storms are called

Accepted Answer

A) hurricanes. 
B) typhoons. 
C) inta'akas. 
D) cyclones. 
A) hurricanes. 
B) typhoons. 
C) inta'akas. 
D) cyclones.

Question 4

Tropical disturbances are most likely to form

Accepted Answer

A) through the actions of easterly waves. 
B) through convection processes associated with ITCZ. 
C) when mid-latitude troughs migrate south. 
D) above 20 degrees latitude and below -20 degrees latitude. 
A) through the actions of easterly waves. 
B) through convection processes associated with ITCZ. 
C) when mid-latitude troughs migrate south. 
D) above 20 degrees latitude and below -20 degrees latitude.

Question 5

Meteorological researchers believe that the recent increase in the number of hurricanes impacting the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast

Accepted Answer

A) will certainly persist into the near future. 
B) will not persist into the near future. 
C) may or may not persist into the near future. 
A) will certainly persist into the near future. 
B) will not persist into the near future. 
C) may or may not persist into the near future.

Question 6

Major Atlantic hurricanes typically

Accepted Answer

A) are unaffected by midlatitude westerly winds. 
B) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds early in their lifetime. 
C) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds late in their lifetime. 
D) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds both early and late in their lifetime. 
A) are unaffected by midlatitude westerly winds. 
B) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds early in their lifetime. 
C) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds late in their lifetime. 
D) are affected by midlatitude westerly winds both early and late in their lifetime.

Question 7

What are the values for the size,pressure changes,and lifespan of the typical hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Size: In contrast to tornadoes,whose dia

Question 8

The increase in Atlantic hurricane activity from 1995-2010 is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) weaker storm surges during this period. 
B) less transported sand during this period. 
C) warm surface waters during this period. 
D) cool surface waters during this period. 
A) weaker storm surges during this period. 
B) less transported sand during this period. 
C) warm surface waters during this period. 
D) cool surface waters during this period.

Question 9

Why is the United States coastline more vulnerable to hurricanes than in the past?

Accepted Answer

There has been enorm

Question 10

Discuss the role of dropsondes in hurricane forecasting.

Accepted Answer

Dropsondes are instrument packages that

Question 11

Sea-level pressure near the center of a typical hurricane is

Accepted Answer

A) 850 mb. 
B) 900 mb. 
C) 950 mb. 
D) 1000 mb. 
A) 850 mb. 
B) 900 mb. 
C) 950 mb. 
D) 1000 mb.

Question 12

On the Saffir-Simpson scale

Accepted Answer

A) a category 5 hurricane has relatively moderate winds. 
B) there is no attempt to estimate storm surge heights. 
C) the pressure of the hurricane decreases as the category number increases. 
D) there are seven different categories. 
A) a category 5 hurricane has relatively moderate winds. 
B) there is no attempt to estimate storm surge heights. 
C) the pressure of the hurricane decreases as the category number increases. 
D) there are seven different categories.

Question 13

This region has the highest average number of hurricanes per year.

Accepted Answer

A) Atlantic 
B) Eastern Pacific 
C) Western Pacific 
D) Northwest Indian Ocean 
A) Atlantic 
B) Eastern Pacific 
C) Western Pacific 
D) Northwest Indian Ocean

Question 14

The second step in the development of a hurricane is the

Accepted Answer

A) easterly wave. 
B) tropical depression. 
C) tropical storm. 
D) tropical disturbance. 
A) easterly wave. 
B) tropical depression. 
C) tropical storm. 
D) tropical disturbance.

Question 15

Small groups of disorganized thunderstorms in eastern regions of tropical oceans are called ________.

Accepted Answer

tropical d

Question 16

The reason almost all hurricanes form in the equatorial regions of the earth is because

Accepted Answer

A) it has the largest source of warm water. 
B) the Coriolis force is the strongest. 
C) vertical wind shear is the greatest. 
D) there is stronger vorticity near the equator. 
A) it has the largest source of warm water. 
B) the Coriolis force is the strongest. 
C) vertical wind shear is the greatest. 
D) there is stronger vorticity near the equator.

Question 17

At which point does a tropical system earn a name?

Accepted Answer

A) when it crosses the equator 
B) when it becomes a hurricane 
C) when it becomes a tropical storm 
D) when it becomes a tropical depression 
A) when it crosses the equator 
B) when it becomes a hurricane 
C) when it becomes a tropical storm 
D) when it becomes a tropical depression

Question 18

The driving force of all hurricanes is

Accepted Answer

A) the release of latent heat. 
B) the subtropical jet stream. 
C) the Coriolis force. 
D) the polar jet stream. 
A) the release of latent heat. 
B) the subtropical jet stream. 
C) the Coriolis force. 
D) the polar jet stream.

Question 19

Upon reaching the east coast of North America,tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely to move in this general direction.

Accepted Answer

A) north 
B) south 
C) east 
D) west 
A) north 
B) south 
C) east 
D) west

Question 20

What % of tropical disturbances die out before ever evolving into more powerful systems?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% 
B) 33% 
C) 57% 
D) more then 90% 
A) 20% 
B) 33% 
C) 57% 
D) more then 90%

As one approaches the eye of a hurricane,the sea level pressure and the surface wind .

In the far western Pacific,extremely strong tropical storms are called ________.

Over the Indian Ocean the strongest tropical storms are called

Tropical disturbances are most likely to form

Meteorological researchers believe that the recent increase in the number of hurricanes impacting the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast

Major Atlantic hurricanes typically

What are the values for the size,pressure changes,and lifespan of the typical hurricane?

The increase in Atlantic hurricane activity from 1995-2010 is associated with

Why is the United States coastline more vulnerable to hurricanes than in the past?

Discuss the role of dropsondes in hurricane forecasting.

Sea-level pressure near the center of a typical hurricane is

On the Saffir-Simpson scale

This region has the highest average number of hurricanes per year.

The second step in the development of a hurricane is the

Small groups of disorganized thunderstorms in eastern regions of tropical oceans are called ________.

The reason almost all hurricanes form in the equatorial regions of the earth is because

At which point does a tropical system earn a name?

The driving force of all hurricanes is

Upon reaching the east coast of North America,tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely to move in this general direction.

What % of tropical disturbances die out before ever evolving into more powerful systems?

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Exam 12: Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

As one approaches the eye of a hurricane,the sea level pressure ________ and the surface wind ________.

In the far western Pacific,extremely strong tropical storms are called ________.

Over the Indian Ocean the strongest tropical storms are called

Tropical disturbances are most likely to form

Meteorological researchers believe that the recent increase in the number of hurricanes impacting the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast

Major Atlantic hurricanes typically

What are the values for the size,pressure changes,and lifespan of the typical hurricane?

The increase in Atlantic hurricane activity from 1995-2010 is associated with

Why is the United States coastline more vulnerable to hurricanes than in the past?

Discuss the role of dropsondes in hurricane forecasting.

Sea-level pressure near the center of a typical hurricane is

On the Saffir-Simpson scale

This region has the highest average number of hurricanes per year.

The second step in the development of a hurricane is the

Small groups of disorganized thunderstorms in eastern regions of tropical oceans are called ________.

The reason almost all hurricanes form in the equatorial regions of the earth is because

At which point does a tropical system earn a name?

The driving force of all hurricanes is

Upon reaching the east coast of North America,tropical storms and hurricanes are most likely to move in this general direction.

What % of tropical disturbances die out before ever evolving into more powerful systems?

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

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

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As one approaches the eye of a hurricane,the sea level pressure and the surface wind .