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Physics, Science
12th -
University
11 Meteorology - Severe Weather
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- 1. Multiple Choice
A ________________ is an intense storm with strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.
tornado
hurricane
thunderstorm
- 2. Multiple Choice
Electricity may flow within the cloud also flow between the cloud and the ground. These electrical currents are _________________.
thunder
particles
lightning
- 3. Multiple Choice
Charges separate in clouds and the charge differential seeks neutralization, so lightning occurs. Why does lightning discharge from the cloud to the ground?
they have opposite charges so they 'attract' to one another
the have the same charge so they 'repel' one another
most lightning strikes occur as ground strokes because the cloud is neutrally charged
ground strokes do not occur, lightning occurs only in clouds
- 4. Multiple Choice
A tornado begins as a ___________ cloud that pokes through the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud.
cirrus
cumulus
funnel
stratus
- 5. Multiple Choice
A _____________ is a large, rotating low-pressure system that forms over the warm waters of oceans near the equator.
tornado
hurricane/typhoon/cyclone (name based on 'where' forms)
thunderstorm
flooding
- 6. Multiple Choice
Most hurricanes
cannot be seen from space
cross exposed land
become dangerous category 5 storms
lose their power when they move into cooler waters or moves over land
- 7. Multiple Choice
Thunderstorms typically form along a cold front
True
False
- 8. Multiple Choice
Thunderstorm clouds are known as _____.
cirrus clouds
stratus clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
cumulus clouds
- 9. Multiple Choice
The most dangerous aspect of a hurricane that comes ashore is the ________.
storm surge
eye wall
wind speed
rainfall
- 10. Multiple Choice
About 75% of the world's tornadoes happen in the United States during Springs and early Summer when cold, dry from Canada meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. This relatively flat part of the country is known as ________________.
Tornado Paradise
Thunderstorm Lane
Tornado Alley
Hurricane Row
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is happening in the early stages of T-storm development?
Warm, moist air is forced aloft by cooler air and adiabatic cooling commences
Cold air is forced upward and clouds form
A warm-front moves through an area
All answers are true
- 12. Multiple Choice
Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes form at __________ pressure systems, where you have warm (typically moist/humid) air quickly rising.
low
high
- 13. Multiple Choice
Theses storms are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet.
Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
- 14. Multiple Choice
True or False: We are in Tornado Alley.
True
False
Tralse
Fruelse
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following MUST occur for HAIL to form?
Low barometric pressure
Powerful updrafts
mT and cP air masses colliding
All answers
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