Question 1

Moist air that is forced to rise over a mountain range expands and cools through the __________________ effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Moist air that is forced to rise...

Question 2

Low-pressure zones circulate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Moisture that evaporates from the oceans returns after condensation, precipitation, and runoff in the __________________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Moisture that evaporates from the oceans returns...

Question 4

A(n) _________________ cloud forms when a rotation cell sags below the cloud base, indicating tornado danger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________________ cloud forms when a rotation...

Question 5

Water temperatures in the northern Pacific Ocean vary from warm to cool due to the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) Pacific decadal oscillation 
B) Arctic oscillation 
C) North Atlantic oscillation 
D) El Niño 
E) La Niña 
A) Pacific decadal oscillation 
B) Arctic oscillation 
C) North Atlantic oscillation 
D) El Niño 
E) La Niña

Question 6

Tornadoes form near the trailing edge of thunderstorms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In an adiabatic process, ____.

Accepted Answer

A) there is no change in heat content 
B) there is no change in pressure 
C) there is no change in temperature 
D) temperature always increases 
E) temperature always decreases 
A) there is no change in heat content 
B) there is no change in pressure 
C) there is no change in temperature 
D) temperature always increases 
E) temperature always decreases

Question 8

At the dew point, ____.

Accepted Answer

A) all water has condensed out of the air 
B) air becomes opaque and forms the surface of a cloud 
C) droplets of water in the air are large enough to be visible 
D) air is completely saturated with water vapor 
E) saturated air is in contact with the ground 
A) all water has condensed out of the air 
B) air becomes opaque and forms the surface of a cloud 
C) droplets of water in the air are large enough to be visible 
D) air is completely saturated with water vapor 
E) saturated air is in contact with the ground

Question 9

Small areas of rapidly descending air below a thunderstorm called __________________ create temporary regions of high-speed winds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Small areas of rapidly descending air below...

Question 10

The latent heat (heat of condensation) released by condensing liquid ____.

Accepted Answer

A) makes dry air more buoyant ​ 
B) makes moist air denser 
C) adds heat to moist air that rises 
D) removes heat from moist air that rises 
E) adds heat to dry air that rises 
A) makes dry air more buoyant ​ 
B) makes moist air denser 
C) adds heat to moist air that rises 
D) removes heat from moist air that rises 
E) adds heat to dry air that rises

Question 11

A(n) __________________ is a U.S. snow storm with wind speeds above 56 km/h.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________________ is a U.S. snow storm...

Question 12

Describe four steps that can be taken to minimize the danger of being hurt by lightning during a thunderstorm.

Accepted Answer

​ 
 A successful answer should include a

Question 13

The Coriolis effect arises because ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the surface of Earth moves slower at the equator than at the poles 
B) equatorial winds are westerly, while higher latitude winds are easterly 
C) water and air move with Earth's surface 
D) air and water are not rigidly connected to the rotating surface of the Earth 
E) high altitude winds are stronger than low altitude winds 
A) the surface of Earth moves slower at the equator than at the poles 
B) equatorial winds are westerly, while higher latitude winds are easterly 
C) water and air move with Earth's surface 
D) air and water are not rigidly connected to the rotating surface of the Earth 
E) high altitude winds are stronger than low altitude winds

Question 14

Tornado strength is classified from EF0 to EF5 on the Enhanced __________________ Scale.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tornado strength is classified from EF0 to...

Question 15

When air near the ground is heated, air pressure ____.

Accepted Answer

A) remains constant as cool air replaces warm air forced upward 
B) drops as air is forced upward 
C) drops as air is drawn downward 
D) rises as air is forced upward 
E) rises as air is drawn downward 
A) remains constant as cool air replaces warm air forced upward 
B) drops as air is forced upward 
C) drops as air is drawn downward 
D) rises as air is forced upward 
E) rises as air is drawn downward

Question 16

A tornado system can be detected on Doppler radar by the appearance of a ____ echo.

Accepted Answer

A) bend 
B) wall 
C) meso 
D) hook 
E) debris 
A) bend 
B) wall 
C) meso 
D) hook 
E) debris

Question 17

Strong, warm _________________ winds can descend from the Rocky Mountains to affect areas east of the range.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strong, warm _________________ winds can descend from...

Question 18

Dust storms are caused by natural conditions, which are not affected by human activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the source and effects of an El Niño event.

Accepted Answer

In an El Niño event, trade winds across

Question 20

The effects of drought in the United States ____.

Accepted Answer

A) are unpredictable, and strong damage occurs typically once every twenty years 
B) cause billions of dollars of damage per year 
C) are mostly due to short-term events 
D) do not affect the eastern U.S. 
E) do not affect the northern U.S. 
A) are unpredictable, and strong damage occurs typically once every twenty years 
B) cause billions of dollars of damage per year 
C) are mostly due to short-term events 
D) do not affect the eastern U.S. 
E) do not affect the northern U.S.

Moist air that is forced to rise over a mountain range expands and cools through the __________________ effect.

Low-pressure zones circulate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

Moisture that evaporates from the oceans returns after condensation, precipitation, and runoff in the __________________ cycle.

A(n) _________________ cloud forms when a rotation cell sags below the cloud base, indicating tornado danger.

Water temperatures in the northern Pacific Ocean vary from warm to cool due to the ____.

Tornadoes form near the trailing edge of thunderstorms.

In an adiabatic process, ____.

At the dew point, ____.

Small areas of rapidly descending air below a thunderstorm called __________________ create temporary regions of high-speed winds.

The latent heat (heat of condensation) released by condensing liquid ____.

A(n) __________________ is a U.S. snow storm with wind speeds above 56 km/h.

Describe four steps that can be taken to minimize the danger of being hurt by lightning during a thunderstorm.

The Coriolis effect arises because ____.

Tornado strength is classified from EF0 to EF5 on the Enhanced __________________ Scale.

When air near the ground is heated, air pressure ____.

A tornado system can be detected on Doppler radar by the appearance of a ____ echo.

Strong, warm _________________ winds can descend from the Rocky Mountains to affect areas east of the range.

Dust storms are caused by natural conditions, which are not affected by human activity.

Describe the source and effects of an El Niño event.

The effects of drought in the United States ____.

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Exam 10: Weather Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Moist air that is forced to rise over a mountain range expands and cools through the __________________ effect.

Low-pressure zones circulate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

Moisture that evaporates from the oceans returns after condensation, precipitation, and runoff in the __________________ cycle.

A(n) _________________ cloud forms when a rotation cell sags below the cloud base, indicating tornado danger.

Water temperatures in the northern Pacific Ocean vary from warm to cool due to the ____.

Tornadoes form near the trailing edge of thunderstorms.

In an adiabatic process, ____.

At the dew point, ____.

Small areas of rapidly descending air below a thunderstorm called __________________ create temporary regions of high-speed winds.

The latent heat (heat of condensation) released by condensing liquid ____.

A(n) __________________ is a U.S. snow storm with wind speeds above 56 km/h.

Describe four steps that can be taken to minimize the danger of being hurt by lightning during a thunderstorm.

The Coriolis effect arises because ____.

Tornado strength is classified from EF0 to EF5 on the Enhanced __________________ Scale.

When air near the ground is heated, air pressure ____.

A tornado system can be detected on Doppler radar by the appearance of a ____ echo.

Strong, warm _________________ winds can descend from the Rocky Mountains to affect areas east of the range.

Dust storms are caused by natural conditions, which are not affected by human activity.

Describe the source and effects of an El Niño event.

The effects of drought in the United States ____.

Natural Hazards and Disasters

Plate Tectonics and Physical Hazards

Earthquakes and Their Causes

Earthquake Predictions Forecasts and Mitigation

Tsunami

Volcanoes Tectonic Environments and Eruptions

Volcanoes Hazards and Mitigation

Landslides and Other Downslope Movements

Sinkholes Land Subsidence and Swelling Soils

Climate Change Processes and History

Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation

Streams and Flood Processes

Floods and Human Interactions

Waves Beaches and Coastal Erosion

Hurricanes and nor Easters

Wildfires

Asteroid and Comet Impacts

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