Question 1

Unlike in tornadoes,mobile homes are not vulnerable in hurricanes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

To officially be a hurricane,the disturbance must have rotary circulation and have wind speeds of at least ________ kilometers per hour.

Accepted Answer

A) 70 
B) 119 
C) 195 
D) 92 
E) 161 
A) 70 
B) 119 
C) 195 
D) 92 
E) 161 B

Question 3

Hurricanes develop most often in the late summer when ocean waters have reached what temperature?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 °F 
B) 80°F 
C) 60°F 
D) 70°F 
E) 100°F 
A) 50 °F 
B) 80°F 
C) 60°F 
D) 70°F 
E) 100°F B

Question 4

Which "famous" hurricane was the costliest in United States history?

Accepted Answer

A) Hurricane Floyd 
B) Hurricane Hugo 
C) Hurricane Diane 
D) Hurricane Katrina 
A) Hurricane Floyd 
B) Hurricane Hugo 
C) Hurricane Diane 
D) Hurricane Katrina

Question 5

What is the approximate diameter of a mature hurricane?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 -100 km 
B) 50 km or less 
C) about 1000 km 
D) about 600 km 
E) more than 1000 km 
A) 50 -100 km 
B) 50 km or less 
C) about 1000 km 
D) about 600 km 
E) more than 1000 km

Question 6

A GPS dropwindsonde is used for:

Accepted Answer

A) measuring wind directions in the outflow of a hurricane. 
B) measuring wind speeds throughout every level of a hurricane. 
C) locating and measuring the diameter of the hurricane's eye at the surface. 
D) forecasting precipitation associated with the hurricane's eye wall. 
A) measuring wind directions in the outflow of a hurricane. 
B) measuring wind speeds throughout every level of a hurricane. 
C) locating and measuring the diameter of the hurricane's eye at the surface. 
D) forecasting precipitation associated with the hurricane's eye wall.

Question 7

Hurricane wind speeds are fastest near the center of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the western Pacific,hurricanes are called typhoons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One problem with issuing a hurricane warning is:

Accepted Answer

A) few people pay attention to warnings. 
B) hurricane forecasts require large areas that will be unaffected to be included in the warning. 
C) it is difficult to issue warnings with enough lead time for people to evacuate. 
D) no standardized system for issuing warnings exists on a federal level in the United States. 
A) few people pay attention to warnings. 
B) hurricane forecasts require large areas that will be unaffected to be included in the warning. 
C) it is difficult to issue warnings with enough lead time for people to evacuate. 
D) no standardized system for issuing warnings exists on a federal level in the United States.

Question 10

What cold area do tropical disturbances have to survive through to then be rejuvenated by heat and moisture of the warmer water of the mid-Atlantic?

Accepted Answer

A) the Canary current 
B) the African current 
C) the upper Atlantic current 
D) Humboldt current 
A) the Canary current 
B) the African current 
C) the upper Atlantic current 
D) Humboldt current

Question 11

The most important tool for detecting and monitoring hurricanes is:

Accepted Answer

A) radar. 
B) data buoys. 
C) submarine reconnaissance. 
D) aircraft reconnaissance. 
E) satellites. 
A) radar. 
B) data buoys. 
C) submarine reconnaissance. 
D) aircraft reconnaissance. 
E) satellites.

Question 12

Hurricanes do not form within about 5 degrees latitude of the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the single greatest advancement in tools used for observing tropical cyclones?

Accepted Answer

A) aircraft reconnaissance 
B) data buoys 
C) radar 
D) meteorological satellites 
A) aircraft reconnaissance 
B) data buoys 
C) radar 
D) meteorological satellites

Question 14

Surface wind speeds inside a hurricane are estimated by:

Accepted Answer

A) doubling the wind speeds measured on the outer perimeter of the storm. 
B) analyzing wave patterns visible in satellite imagery. 
C) calculating 90% of the wind speeds measured in the upper portions of the storm. 
D) measuring them with instruments on hurricane hunter aircraft. 
A) doubling the wind speeds measured on the outer perimeter of the storm. 
B) analyzing wave patterns visible in satellite imagery. 
C) calculating 90% of the wind speeds measured in the upper portions of the storm. 
D) measuring them with instruments on hurricane hunter aircraft.

Question 15

A hurricane has slower wind speeds than a tornado but inflicts more total damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A ________ is issued when sustained winds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher are expected within a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ________ is issued when sustained winds...

Question 17

Why do hurricanes in the Atlantic move toward the west during their early stages?

Accepted Answer

A) Prevailing winds are from the east. 
B) steering influence of ocean currents 
C) They move away from areas of high salinity. 
D) Warmer water temperatures guide them. 
E) Coriolis effect guides them. 
A) Prevailing winds are from the east. 
B) steering influence of ocean currents 
C) They move away from areas of high salinity. 
D) Warmer water temperatures guide them. 
E) Coriolis effect guides them.

Question 18

Name two retired names of hurricanes.

Accepted Answer

Hugo,Floyd,Camille,A

Question 19

A tropical storm is given a name that it will keep if it becomes a hurricane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A hurricane must have sustained wind speeds of at least:

Accepted Answer

A) 64 miles per hour. 
B) 94 miles per hour. 
C) 84 miles per hour. 
D) 74 miles per hour. 
A) 64 miles per hour. 
B) 94 miles per hour. 
C) 84 miles per hour. 
D) 74 miles per hour.

Unlike in tornadoes,mobile homes are not vulnerable in hurricanes.

To officially be a hurricane,the disturbance must have rotary circulation and have wind speeds of at least ________ kilometers per hour.

Hurricanes develop most often in the late summer when ocean waters have reached what temperature?

Which "famous" hurricane was the costliest in United States history?

What is the approximate diameter of a mature hurricane?

A GPS dropwindsonde is used for:

Hurricane wind speeds are fastest near the center of the eye.

In the western Pacific,hurricanes are called typhoons.

One problem with issuing a hurricane warning is:

What cold area do tropical disturbances have to survive through to then be rejuvenated by heat and moisture of the warmer water of the mid-Atlantic?

The most important tool for detecting and monitoring hurricanes is:

Hurricanes do not form within about 5 degrees latitude of the equator.

What is the single greatest advancement in tools used for observing tropical cyclones?

Surface wind speeds inside a hurricane are estimated by:

A hurricane has slower wind speeds than a tornado but inflicts more total damage.

A ________ is issued when sustained winds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher are expected within a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.

Why do hurricanes in the Atlantic move toward the west during their early stages?

Name two retired names of hurricanes.

A tropical storm is given a name that it will keep if it becomes a hurricane.

A hurricane must have sustained wind speeds of at least:

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Exam 11: Hurricanes

Unlike in tornadoes,mobile homes are not vulnerable in hurricanes.

To officially be a hurricane,the disturbance must have rotary circulation and have wind speeds of at least ________ kilometers per hour.

Hurricanes develop most often in the late summer when ocean waters have reached what temperature?

Which "famous" hurricane was the costliest in United States history?

What is the approximate diameter of a mature hurricane?

A GPS dropwindsonde is used for:

Hurricane wind speeds are fastest near the center of the eye.

In the western Pacific,hurricanes are called typhoons.

One problem with issuing a hurricane warning is:

What cold area do tropical disturbances have to survive through to then be rejuvenated by heat and moisture of the warmer water of the mid-Atlantic?

The most important tool for detecting and monitoring hurricanes is:

Hurricanes do not form within about 5 degrees latitude of the equator.

What is the single greatest advancement in tools used for observing tropical cyclones?

Surface wind speeds inside a hurricane are estimated by:

A hurricane has slower wind speeds than a tornado but inflicts more total damage.

A ________ is issued when sustained winds of 119 kilometers per hour or higher are expected within a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less.

Why do hurricanes in the Atlantic move toward the west during their early stages?

Name two retired names of hurricanes.

A tropical storm is given a name that it will keep if it becomes a hurricane.

A hurricane must have sustained wind speeds of at least:

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters