Weather & Hurricanes

How are the convection currents in this model different from the convection currents in Earth's atmosphere and oceans?

• The warm air in the atmosphere and warm water in the ocean sinks instead of rise.

• The heat source for Earth's atmosphere and oceans is the Sun, which heats from above instead of below.

• Convection cells in the atmosphere and oceans flow in the same direction instead of opposite directions.

• Cold air in the atmosphere and cold water in the ocean are less dense that warm air and warm water.

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This map shows the air pressure in different regions of the US. Which set of conditions best describes the weather at the area of lowest air pressure?

• Bright sun with no wind

• partly cloudy with no wind

• mostly sunny with light winds

• overcast skies with strong winds

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Based on this weather map, which city will most likely experience decreasing temperatures during the next 24 hours?

• Denver

• Minneapolis

• Atlanta

• Houston

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In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Philippines and caused widespread flooding. It was predicted to hit Hanoi, Vietnam next. If it continued on this path, what would most likely have reduced the strength of the typhoon?

• low pressure area developing south of Bangkok

• high pressure area developing south of Bangkok

• cooler water moving into the sea of east Hanoi

• warmer water moving into the sea of Hanoi

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Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than others. This map shows the number of storms per year in different areas of the US. Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than California?

• Florida is smaller than California

• The air in Florida is more stable than in California

• The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California

• The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California

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Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over warm ocean water. Based on this map, which area probably produces the most violent storm systems?

• Area 1

• Area 2

• Area 3

• Area 4

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What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?

• warm ocean water

• a strong cold front

• cold ocean water

• a strong warm front

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The energy that generates wind originates from what source?

• solar radiation

• Coriolis effect

• Earth's magnetic core

• the Moon's gravitational pull

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The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely experience a drop in pressure over the next few days?

• Baltimore

• Jacksonville

• Portland

• Rapid City

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Which of the following factors contributes most to the formation of hurricanes?

• Glaciers melting in the polar regions of the Earth

• Solar radiation being absorbed by ocean water at the Equator

• Toxic chemicals being added to the atmosphere by industries

• the gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon

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