E&S Weather Test

Where do tropical storms start?

• northpole

• on the coast

• over the ocean, near the equator

• over the ocean, nearest to land

How would a hurricane strengthen?

• move over cold water

• move over land

• move over warm water

Why do hurricanes form more often at the end of summer?

• The ocean water is cooling off and creating more moisture in the air.

• The ocean water is cooling off and creating less water vapor in the ocean.

• The ocean water is much warmer which fuels the water cycle and creates lower air pressure.

• The ocean water is much warmer which fuels an increase in water vapor on the ocean's surface.

What is the difference between tornadoes and hurricanes?

• hurricanes usually occur over land, while tornadoes almost always form over the ocean.

• tornadoes usually occur over land, while hurricanes almost always form over the ocean.

• they have no major differences

At what speed does a storm become a hurricane?

• 74

• 70

• 90

• 100

Which type of pressure is associated with tornadoes?

• High

• Low

• Equal

How do tornadoes form?

• Warm air rising

• Cold air rising

• Cold air sinking

• Warm air sinking

During which months do the highest number of tornadoes occur?

• March - May

• January - March

• June - August

• August - December

With what type of pressure are hurricanes associated?

• High

• Low

• Equal

For a hurricane to form, the ocean waters much be at least what temperature Fahrenheit.

• 80 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 55 degrees

• 100 degrees