Question 1

Florida is a spot where many thunderstorms develop. Explain what atmospherically is happening that causes these storms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Florida is a spot where many thunderstorms...

Question 2

The Coriolis Effect has no effect on winds at the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you watched the clouds get lower in the sky and then experienced light to moderate rain for several hours, what would you expect the temperature in your area to do after the rain stopped?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase 
B)  Decrease 
C)  Stay the same 
D)  Change back and forth rapidly 
E)  Change back and forth slowly

Question 4

Predicting severe weather is relatively easy due to advancements in Doppler radar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

High atmospheric pressure is associated with clear skies and dry conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In which situation will you see freezing rain, as opposed to snow or sleet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Snow falls into warm air on the ground. 
B)  Snow falls through warm air and then into a small slice of below freezing air on the ground. 
C)  Snow falls through warm air and then into a large area of below freezing air on the ground. 
D)  Snow falls through only cold air. 
E)  Rain falls through only warm air.

Question 7

What type of front involves fast moving thunderstorms and severe weather?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cold front 
B)  Warm front 
C)  Stationary Front 
D)  Occluded Front

Question 8

The Earth absorbs only part of the Sun's radiation. Which of the following does NOT happen to the rest of the Sun's radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorbed by the clouds 
B)  Reflected by the clouds 
C)  Reflected by the land 
D)  Reflected by the ocean 
E)  Converted to gamma radiation by the atmosphere

Question 9

Which gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon dioxide 
B)  Argon 
C)  Water vapor 
D)  Nitrogen 
E)  Hydrogen

Question 10

A dryline is an area of low humidity where thunderstorms cannot form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Supercells are the longest lasting severe thunderstorm type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is clear at the equator because of high atmospheric pressure. 
B)  It is clear at the equator because of low atmospheric pressure. 
C)  It is cloudy at the equator because of low atmospheric pressure. 
D)  It is cloudy at the equator because of high atmospheric pressure. 
E)  It is clear at the equator because of the heat.

Question 13

Dust storms can involve large amounts of dust that can travel large distances from their origination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a way in which humans can affect the weather?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humans create cities that trap heat. 
B)  Humans contribute to global warming, which can cause an increase in drought. 
C)  Farming by humans can cause soil to dry out causing dust storms. 
D)  Humans contribute to global warming, which can cause an increase in hurricane strength. 
E)  The abundance of swimming pools is causing a large increase in fog.

Question 15

In which thunderstorm stage would you be most likely to see lightning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cumulus stage 
B)  Mature stage 
C)  Dissipative stage 
D)  Lightning stage 
E)  Cloud stage

Question 16

What is the difference between a Nor'Easter and an Alberta Clipper?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Clipper is a stronger storm than a Nor'Easter. 
B)  A Clipper produces higher winds than a Nor'Easter. 
C)  A Nor'Easter usually has more snow than a Clipper. 
D)  A Clipper is warmer than a Nor'Easter. 
E)  There is no difference between a Nor'Easter and a Clipper.

Question 17

In which stage of development are the winds in a tornado moving the fastest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational stage 
B)  Shrinking stage 
C)  Mature stage 
D)  Dissipative stage 
E)  Storm stage

Question 18

Air pressure increases as you move up in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Nearly all of the Earth's energy comes from the Sun. Where does most of the rest of the Earth's energy come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnetic energy from the Earth's outer core 
B)  Thermal energy from the Earth's core 
C)  Thermal energy from ocean currents 
D)  Electric energy from thunderstorms 
E)  Wind energy from atmospheric circulation

Question 20

Where does hail come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Snow mixes with ice in the clouds make hail. 
B)  Rain freezes when updrafts force it back up into the cloud. 
C)  Rain freezes as it hits cold air on the surface. 
D)  Snowflakes fuse together in the warmer lower atmosphere. 
E)  Ice forms high in the atmosphere and falls out of the cloud with the rain.

Exam 9: Atmosphere and Severe Weather

Florida is a spot where many thunderstorms develop. Explain what atmospherically is happening that causes these storms.

The Coriolis Effect has no effect on winds at the equator.

If you watched the clouds get lower in the sky and then experienced light to moderate rain for several hours, what would you expect the temperature in your area to do after the rain stopped?

Predicting severe weather is relatively easy due to advancements in Doppler radar.

High atmospheric pressure is associated with clear skies and dry conditions.

In which situation will you see freezing rain, as opposed to snow or sleet?

What type of front involves fast moving thunderstorms and severe weather?

The Earth absorbs only part of the Sun's radiation. Which of the following does NOT happen to the rest of the Sun's radiation?

Which gas makes up most of the Earth's atmosphere?

A dryline is an area of low humidity where thunderstorms cannot form.

Supercells are the longest lasting severe thunderstorm type.

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Dust storms can involve large amounts of dust that can travel large distances from their origination.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which humans can affect the weather?

In which thunderstorm stage would you be most likely to see lightning?

What is the difference between a Nor'Easter and an Alberta Clipper?

In which stage of development are the winds in a tornado moving the fastest?

Air pressure increases as you move up in the atmosphere.

Nearly all of the Earth's energy comes from the Sun. Where does most of the rest of the Earth's energy come from?

Where does hail come from?