Meteorology Quiz Part 2

What is the temperature of Virginia according to this map?

• 73 degrees F

• 62 degrees F

• 85 degrees F

• 49 degrees F

Which storm is unpredictable?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Which storm uses the Saffir Simpson Scale?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

Which storm last for days to weeks?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

What kind of pressure system is linked with storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes?

• High Pressure

• Low Pressure

• Neutral Pressure

The Saffir Simpson and Fujita scales measure the intensity of hurricanes and tornadoes (respectively) based on:

• Wind direction

• Wind speed

• Hail size

• Amount of Precipitation (rain)

On the Saffir Simpson Scale, what is the lowest category?

• Category 5

• Category 2

• Tropical Depression

• Tropical Storm

Which storm gets a name?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What areas are at highest risk for hurricanes?

• The West Coast

• The East Coast

• The Great Plains

• The Rocky Mountains

What areas are at highest risk for tornadoes?

• The West Coast

• The East Coast

• The Great Plains/ Midlands

• The Rocky Mountains