Question 1

An EF0 tornado is the most damaging on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The Earth intersects most of the Sun's radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The majority of gas molecules are near the Earth's surface. Why does this mean that the atmospheric pressure will be greater there?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are more gas molecules in the overlying air to press on objects. 
B)  The gas molecules are moving faster there. 
C)  The gas molecules are bigger there. 
D)  The gas molecules are heavier there. 
E)  The gas molecules are smaller there. 
A)  There are more gas molecules in the overlying air to press on objects. 
B)  The gas molecules are moving faster there. 
C)  The gas molecules are bigger there. 
D)  The gas molecules are heavier there. 
E)  The gas molecules are smaller there. A

Question 4

Explain what happens to the solar radiation as it travels to the Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

45% of incoming solar radiatio

Question 5

Freezing rain is most likely to occur in the early fall because the ground is still too warm for snow to form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which type of severe thunderstorm generally spawn the largest tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesoscale convection systems 
B)  Squall lines 
C)  Supercell storms 
D)  Derechos 
E)  Microbursts 
A)  Mesoscale convection systems 
B)  Squall lines 
C)  Supercell storms 
D)  Derechos 
E)  Microbursts

Question 7

People can get sunburned while they have been out snow skiing. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  absorption of the Sun's radiation by something with a high albedo. 
B)  absorption of the Sun's radiation by something with a low albedo. 
C)  transmission of the Sun's radiation by something with a high albedo. 
D)  reflection of the Sun's radiation by something with a low albedo. 
E)  reflection of the Sun's radiation by something with a high albedo. 
A)  absorption of the Sun's radiation by something with a high albedo. 
B)  absorption of the Sun's radiation by something with a low albedo. 
C)  transmission of the Sun's radiation by something with a high albedo. 
D)  reflection of the Sun's radiation by something with a low albedo. 
E)  reflection of the Sun's radiation by something with a high albedo.

Question 8

What is humidity?

Accepted Answer

A)  A measure of how warm it is outside 
B)  A measure of how much water vapor there is in the air 
C)  A measure of how much molecules are moving in the air 
D)  A measure of how many clouds there are in the area 
E)  A measure of how much rain there is in the upper atmosphere 
A)  A measure of how warm it is outside 
B)  A measure of how much water vapor there is in the air 
C)  A measure of how much molecules are moving in the air 
D)  A measure of how many clouds there are in the area 
E)  A measure of how much rain there is in the upper atmosphere

Question 9

Heatwaves are always associated with low humidity and extreme dry conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Thunderstorms are least common at the equator because winds don't spin there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE about tornado prediction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not possible to know when or where a tornado will occur. 
B)  Doppler Radar can show exactly when a tornado will form up to 6 hours prior to touchdown. 
C)  Doppler Radar can show when a tornado will form, but it can't show where it will touchdown. 
D)  Tornado prediction is very good, but most people don't follow warnings. 
E)  Conditions for tornadoes can be spotted on radar and tornadoes can be detected once they develop. 
A)  It is not possible to know when or where a tornado will occur. 
B)  Doppler Radar can show exactly when a tornado will form up to 6 hours prior to touchdown. 
C)  Doppler Radar can show when a tornado will form, but it can't show where it will touchdown. 
D)  Tornado prediction is very good, but most people don't follow warnings. 
E)  Conditions for tornadoes can be spotted on radar and tornadoes can be detected once they develop.

Question 12

Which energy transfer process describes the primary way that heat is transferred in the mantle layer of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Thermal 
E)  Potential 
A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Thermal 
E)  Potential

Question 13

Give an example of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer processes.

Accepted Answer

Heat transfer processes can be illustrat

Question 14

Which energy transfer process describes energy transferred from a hot pot to its handle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Thermal 
E)  Kinetic 
A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Thermal 
E)  Kinetic

Question 15

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted and that people should take cover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain how humans can affect the weather.

Accepted Answer

Land-use practices may also increase the

Question 17

Which natural hazard affects more people than any other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightning 
B)  Tornadoes 
C)  Dust storms 
D)  Drought 
E)  Blizzards 
A)  Lightning 
B)  Tornadoes 
C)  Dust storms 
D)  Drought 
E)  Blizzards

Question 18

The light that we are able to see is only a small portion of the radiation that we get from the sun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Winds in the Northern Hemisphere spin in the opposite direction from winds in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis Effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which energy transfer process describes how the Earth gets energy from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Thermal 
E)  Earth does not get any energy from the Sun. 
A)  Conduction 
B)  Convection 
C)  Radiation 
D)  Thermal 
E)  Earth does not get any energy from the Sun.

An EF0 tornado is the most damaging on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

The Earth intersects most of the Sun's radiation.

The majority of gas molecules are near the Earth's surface. Why does this mean that the atmospheric pressure will be greater there?

Explain what happens to the solar radiation as it travels to the Earth's surface.

Freezing rain is most likely to occur in the early fall because the ground is still too warm for snow to form.

Which type of severe thunderstorm generally spawn the largest tornadoes?

People can get sunburned while they have been out snow skiing. This is an example of

What is humidity?

Heatwaves are always associated with low humidity and extreme dry conditions.

Thunderstorms are least common at the equator because winds don't spin there.

Which of the following is TRUE about tornado prediction?

Which energy transfer process describes the primary way that heat is transferred in the mantle layer of the Earth?

Give an example of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer processes.

Which energy transfer process describes energy transferred from a hot pot to its handle?

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted and that people should take cover.

Explain how humans can affect the weather.

Which natural hazard affects more people than any other?

The light that we are able to see is only a small portion of the radiation that we get from the sun.

Winds in the Northern Hemisphere spin in the opposite direction from winds in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis Effect.

Which energy transfer process describes how the Earth gets energy from the Sun?

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Exam 9: Atmosphere and Severe Weather

An EF0 tornado is the most damaging on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

The Earth intersects most of the Sun's radiation.

The majority of gas molecules are near the Earth's surface. Why does this mean that the atmospheric pressure will be greater there?

Explain what happens to the solar radiation as it travels to the Earth's surface.

Freezing rain is most likely to occur in the early fall because the ground is still too warm for snow to form.

Which type of severe thunderstorm generally spawn the largest tornadoes?

People can get sunburned while they have been out snow skiing. This is an example of

What is humidity?

Heatwaves are always associated with low humidity and extreme dry conditions.

Thunderstorms are least common at the equator because winds don't spin there.

Which of the following is TRUE about tornado prediction?

Which energy transfer process describes the primary way that heat is transferred in the mantle layer of the Earth?

Give an example of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer processes.

Which energy transfer process describes energy transferred from a hot pot to its handle?

A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted and that people should take cover.

Explain how humans can affect the weather.

Which natural hazard affects more people than any other?

The light that we are able to see is only a small portion of the radiation that we get from the sun.

Winds in the Northern Hemisphere spin in the opposite direction from winds in the Southern Hemisphere due to the Coriolis Effect.

Which energy transfer process describes how the Earth gets energy from the Sun?

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Internal Structure of the Earth and Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanoes

Flooding

Mass Wasting

Subsidence and Soils

Hurricanes and Extratropical Cyclones

Coastal Hazards

Climate and Climate Change

Wildfires

Impacts and Extinctions

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