Question 1

Which of the following locations would spawn a storm track known as a "Noreaster" that is difficult to forecast and can bring heavy snow?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 2

Which phenomena involves the most equations in weather forecasting models?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in incoming energy 
B)  atmospheric moisture 
C)  density changes 
D)  atmospheric motion 
A)  changes in incoming energy 
B)  atmospheric moisture 
C)  density changes 
D)  atmospheric motion

Question 3

Which of the following group of regions receive the most frequent thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gulf of Mexico, central Africa, Southeast Asia 
B)  Great Lakes, north Africa, Japan 
C)  west Coast of U.S., northern Canada, Antarctica 
D)  west coast of South America, west coast of south Africa, southern Australia 
A)  Gulf of Mexico, central Africa, Southeast Asia 
B)  Great Lakes, north Africa, Japan 
C)  west Coast of U.S., northern Canada, Antarctica 
D)  west coast of South America, west coast of south Africa, southern Australia

Question 4

The cP air masses pictured here originate

Accepted Answer

A)  over land masses and bring cold air during the winter. 
B)  over land masses and bring warm air during the summer. 
C)  over water and bring warm air during the summer. 
D)  over water and bring cold air during the winter. 
A)  over land masses and bring cold air during the winter. 
B)  over land masses and bring warm air during the summer. 
C)  over water and bring warm air during the summer. 
D)  over water and bring cold air during the winter.

Question 5

Which stage in thunderstorm formation is characterized by updrafts accompanied by downdrafts induced by falling precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  cloud merger stage 
B)  cumulus stage 
C)  dissipating stage 
D)  mature stage 
A)  cloud merger stage 
B)  cumulus stage 
C)  dissipating stage 
D)  mature stage

Question 6

A tropical cyclone in the southern hemisphere rotates ____________and has a storm track turning ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  clockwise, south and southwest 
B)  clockwise, south and southwest. 
C)  clockwise, north and northwest, 
D)  counterclockwise, north and northwest 
A)  clockwise, south and southwest 
B)  clockwise, south and southwest. 
C)  clockwise, north and northwest, 
D)  counterclockwise, north and northwest

Question 7

All of the following are conducive to the formation of tornadoes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical wind shear. 
B)  internal rotation and updrafts. 
C)  mountains and other topographic barriers. 
D)  tightening internal rotation. 
A)  vertical wind shear. 
B)  internal rotation and updrafts. 
C)  mountains and other topographic barriers. 
D)  tightening internal rotation.

Question 8

Which weather model would provide the best accuracy/precision but the greatest cost in terms of computer time?

Accepted Answer

A)  finer spatial resolution, shorter time steps 
B)  finer spatial resolution, longer time steps 
C)  larger spatial resolution, longer time steps 
D)  larger spatial resolution, shorter time steps 
A)  finer spatial resolution, shorter time steps 
B)  finer spatial resolution, longer time steps 
C)  larger spatial resolution, longer time steps 
D)  larger spatial resolution, shorter time steps

Question 9

Which of the following locations would best represent a storm track characterized as bringing cold moist air to inland Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  E

Question 10

The weather system most likely to produce the strongest tornadoes is generally associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  cold fronts. 
B)  warm fronts. 
C)  hurricanes. 
D)  single-cell thunderstorms. 
A)  cold fronts. 
B)  warm fronts. 
C)  hurricanes. 
D)  single-cell thunderstorms.

Question 11

When contrasting a weather warning, with a weather watch, the warning is usually designated for a _____________ area and means you should ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller area; be aware that conditions are favorable for severe weather. 
B)  larger area; be aware that conditions are favorable for severe weather. 
C)  larger area; seek shelter immediately. 
D)  smaller area; seek shelter immediately. 
A)  smaller area; be aware that conditions are favorable for severe weather. 
B)  larger area; be aware that conditions are favorable for severe weather. 
C)  larger area; seek shelter immediately. 
D)  smaller area; seek shelter immediately.

Question 12

In regard to the occlusion process, at which segment has warm air been lifted above the cooler and cold air?

Accepted Answer

A)  F-E 
B)  D-C 
C)  B-A 
A)  F-E 
B)  D-C 
C)  B-A

Question 13

Which of the following locations would contribute to mid-latitude cyclogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  the upwind side of a mountain chain 
B)  along cold constant pressure surfaces 
C)  relatively warm water offshore from a cold land mass 
D)  relatively cold water offshore from a warm land mass 
A)  the upwind side of a mountain chain 
B)  along cold constant pressure surfaces 
C)  relatively warm water offshore from a cold land mass 
D)  relatively cold water offshore from a warm land mass

Question 14

Where in the cloud is Bergeron process going to be most vigorous?

Accepted Answer

A)  less developed areas on land 
B)  developed areas along coasts 
C)  developed areas on land 
A)  less developed areas on land 
B)  developed areas along coasts 
C)  developed areas on land

Question 15

The most frequent time of day for hail based on a sample of five U.S.cities is

Accepted Answer

A)  6 a.m. 
B)  noon. 
C)  4 p.m. 
D)  10 p.m. 
A)  6 a.m. 
B)  noon. 
C)  4 p.m. 
D)  10 p.m.

Question 16

If a storm can survive the west side of an easterly wave, there is a chance it can intensify into a hurricane.Which of the following is correct regarding an easterly wave?

Accepted Answer

A)  the west side of the wave has rising, stable air 
B)  the west side of the wave has descending, unstable air 
C)  the east side of the wave has rising, unstable air 
D)  the east side of the wave has descending, stable air 
A)  the west side of the wave has rising, stable air 
B)  the west side of the wave has descending, unstable air 
C)  the east side of the wave has rising, unstable air 
D)  the east side of the wave has descending, stable air

Question 17

A tropical cyclone will be strengthened by

Accepted Answer

A)  entrainment of dry air. 
B)  a path over cool water. 
C)  a path over warm water. 
D)  decreased release of latent heat. 
A)  entrainment of dry air. 
B)  a path over cool water. 
C)  a path over warm water. 
D)  decreased release of latent heat.

Question 18

Which state, as a whole, experiences the highest frequency of thunderstorms in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  Michigan 
B)  South Carolina 
C)  Louisiana 
D)  Florida 
A)  Michigan 
B)  South Carolina 
C)  Louisiana 
D)  Florida

Question 19

One of the reasons why tornado frequency is lower in Europe than in North America is

Accepted Answer

A)  the Gulf Stream encourages the clash or warm and cold air. 
B)  east west trending mountains inhibit the clash of warm and cold air. 
C)  lower population densities and storm reporting capabilities. 
D)  higher than normal temperatures due to the presence of the Gulf Stream. 
A)  the Gulf Stream encourages the clash or warm and cold air. 
B)  east west trending mountains inhibit the clash of warm and cold air. 
C)  lower population densities and storm reporting capabilities. 
D)  higher than normal temperatures due to the presence of the Gulf Stream.

Question 20

The formation of a mid-latitude anticyclone is favored

Accepted Answer

A)  on the eastern side of an upper-level trough. 
B)  on the western side of an upper-level ridge. 
C)  on the eastern side of an upper-level ridge. 
D)  on either the eastern or western side of a trough. 
A)  on the eastern side of an upper-level trough. 
B)  on the western side of an upper-level ridge. 
C)  on the eastern side of an upper-level ridge. 
D)  on either the eastern or western side of a trough.

Which of the following locations would spawn a storm track known as a "Noreaster" that is difficult to forecast and can bring heavy snow?

Which phenomena involves the most equations in weather forecasting models?

Which of the following group of regions receive the most frequent thunderstorms?

The cP air masses pictured here originate

Which stage in thunderstorm formation is characterized by updrafts accompanied by downdrafts induced by falling precipitation?

A tropical cyclone in the southern hemisphere rotates and has a storm track turning ____

All of the following are conducive to the formation of tornadoes EXCEPT

Which weather model would provide the best accuracy/precision but the greatest cost in terms of computer time?

Which of the following locations would best represent a storm track characterized as bringing cold moist air to inland Canada?

The weather system most likely to produce the strongest tornadoes is generally associated with

When contrasting a weather warning, with a weather watch, the warning is usually designated for a _ area and means you should ____

In regard to the occlusion process, at which segment has warm air been lifted above the cooler and cold air?

Which of the following locations would contribute to mid-latitude cyclogenesis?

Where in the cloud is Bergeron process going to be most vigorous?

The most frequent time of day for hail based on a sample of five U.S.cities is

If a storm can survive the west side of an easterly wave, there is a chance it can intensify into a hurricane.Which of the following is correct regarding an easterly wave?

A tropical cyclone will be strengthened by

Which state, as a whole, experiences the highest frequency of thunderstorms in the U.S.?

One of the reasons why tornado frequency is lower in Europe than in North America is

The formation of a mid-latitude anticyclone is favored

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Which of the following locations would spawn a storm track known as a "Noreaster" that is difficult to forecast and can bring heavy snow?

Which phenomena involves the most equations in weather forecasting models?

Which of the following group of regions receive the most frequent thunderstorms?

The cP air masses pictured here originate

Which stage in thunderstorm formation is characterized by updrafts accompanied by downdrafts induced by falling precipitation?

A tropical cyclone in the southern hemisphere rotates ____________and has a storm track turning ________________

All of the following are conducive to the formation of tornadoes EXCEPT

Which weather model would provide the best accuracy/precision but the greatest cost in terms of computer time?

Which of the following locations would best represent a storm track characterized as bringing cold moist air to inland Canada?

The weather system most likely to produce the strongest tornadoes is generally associated with

When contrasting a weather warning, with a weather watch, the warning is usually designated for a _____________ area and means you should ________________

In regard to the occlusion process, at which segment has warm air been lifted above the cooler and cold air?

Which of the following locations would contribute to mid-latitude cyclogenesis?

Where in the cloud is Bergeron process going to be most vigorous?

The most frequent time of day for hail based on a sample of five U.S.cities is

If a storm can survive the west side of an easterly wave, there is a chance it can intensify into a hurricane.Which of the following is correct regarding an easterly wave?

A tropical cyclone will be strengthened by

Which state, as a whole, experiences the highest frequency of thunderstorms in the U.S.?

One of the reasons why tornado frequency is lower in Europe than in North America is

The formation of a mid-latitude anticyclone is favored

The Nature of Physical Geography

Energy and Matter in the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Motion

Atmospheric Moisture

Atmosphere - Ocean - Crysophere Interactions

Climates Around the World

Water Resources

Understanding Landscapes

Plate Tectonics and Regional Features

Volcanoes, Deformation, and Earthquakes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Streams and Flooding

Glaciers and Glacial Landforms

Coasts and Changing Sea Levels

Soils

Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Cycles

Biomes

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A tropical cyclone in the southern hemisphere rotates and has a storm track turning ____

When contrasting a weather warning, with a weather watch, the warning is usually designated for a _ area and means you should ____