Semester 2 Final Review (per 4)

All weather forms in the troposphere.

• True

• False

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Which one of the following devices measures atmospheric pressure?

• Radiosonde

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Weather vane

Which of the following causes thunderstorms?

• warm ocean water circulating

• rapidly spinning column of air

• unstable atmospheric area with warm moist air

• solar energy causing ocean water to evaporate

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What is an example of weather?

• Rain

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time, climate is how the atmosphere behaves for a short period of time

• Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere currently, climate is the conditions of the atmosphere in the future

• Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a small period of time, climate is how the atmosphere behaves for a long period of time

• Weather and climate mean the same thing

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What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

• Nothing, they are the same thing.

• Natural Hazard is a natural process that can cause injury or death and destroy property. A natural disaster is something that has actually occurred.

• Natural Hazard is something that has actually occurred. A natural disaster is a natural process that can cause injury or death and destroy property.

• A natural hazard is a geological hazard and a natural disaster is a meteorological hazard.

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What is true about natural hazards?

• Most tsunami damage happens far inland.

• It is impossible to prepare for a natural hazard.

• Many natural hazards are caused by weather.

• Most natural hazards can be prevented.

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Which is the best way you can prepare for a natural disaster?

• Keep the windows of your house closed at all times.

• Watch your pets for any unusual behavior.

• Make an emergency supply kit with your family.

• Always carry a pint of water with you at all times.

Which of the following is not a type of natural hazard?

• mountain

• blizzard

• volcanic eruption

• earthquake

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What causes tsunamis?

• floods

• landslides

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

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