Mid-Latitude Hazards - Honors 175 - FA23

Which of the temperature profiles is likely the profile for a sleet event?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Lake effect snow:

• is usually heaviest on the west side of the Great Lakes

• usually occurs in February and March

• happens because cold, dry air passes over an open, warmer body of water

• happens because warm, humid air passes over a cold, open body of water

Which of the cities on the map would be most likely to experience lake effect snow?

• Green Bay, WI

• Chicago, IL

• Toledo, OH

• Buffalo, NY

Which of the following is necessary for a storm to be considered a blizzard?

• at least 6 inches of snow

• winds in excess of 35 mph

• visibility up to 5 miles

• short-lived (one hour or less)

Wind chill:

• can be experienced by cars and other inanimate objects

• is the temperature it feels like to exposed skin due to the humidity in the atmosphere

• is a common concern in the months of April through September in Wisconsin

• is the temperature it feels like to exposed skin due to the wind speed

Heat index:

• is likely to be high when relative humidity is 60% or less

• is a typical concern in October for Wisconsin

• occurs because the body can't lose heat by sweating

• is a determined by considering temperature and wind speed

Who is NOT considered "vulnerable" to heat waves?

• women

• elderly

• infants

• homeless and/or poor

• outdoor laborers

Which is NOT a likely hazard related to mid-latitude weather?

• downed power lines

• hypothermia

• heat stroke

• treacherous driving

• storm surge

Which of these is NOT a great way to minimize mid-latitude weather hazards?

• warming/ cooling shelters

• accurate forecasts and advanced warnings

• power back-ups

• preparedness plans (personal and city-wide)

• building raised houses to prevent storm surge flooding

What was the name of the weatherman who "must hold a record for number of times he's caught thundersnow on air?"

• Tom Skilling

• Pete Petoniak

• Jim Cantore

• Luke Sampe

• John Malan