Earth Systems Meteorology Review

One hazard of thunderstorms is lightning. All of thee following are hazards of lightning except:

• electric shock

• fire

• drowning

• power outages

The image shown demonstrates changes in pressure, which is represented by isobars. Which location will have the strongest winds?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The image shown demonstrates damage that occurred in Oklahoma from extreme weather. This destruction was most likely an impact from which type of extreme weather.

• hail

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm

All of the following are hazards of tornadoes except:

• flying debris

• flooding

• power outages

• strong winds

All of the following are are hazards from hurricanes except:

• storm surges

• earth tremors

• high winds

• flooding

Severe thunderstorms can cause all of the following hazards except:

• flooding

• lightning

• strong winds

• storm surge

Which statement best describes the tropical climate zone?

• found near the poles and is a cold and dry climate

• found near the poles and is a warm and wet climate

• found near the equator and is a cold and dry climate

• found near the equator and is a warm and wet climate

The image shown demonstrates the four major climate zones of the world. Match the polar climate zone to the most accurate description of temperature within that climate.

• cold

• moderate

• warm

The image shown demonstrates the four major climate zones of the world. Match the temperate climate zone to the most accurate description of temperature within that climate.

• cold

• moderate

• warm

The image shown demonstrates the four major climate zones of the world. Match the tropical climate zone to the most accurate description of temperature within that climate.

• cold

• moderate

• warm