Decoding Weather Maps and Hurricanes

The video tutorial covers the basics of weather fronts, including warm, cold, and stationary fronts, and their effects on weather patterns. It explains how these fronts move and interact with each other, influencing weather conditions in different regions. The tutorial also delves into the formation of hurricanes, highlighting the necessity of warm ocean water and the factors that can weaken or dissipate hurricanes, such as cooler water and landfall. The video emphasizes the potential devastation hurricanes can cause, both along coastlines and inland.

What indicates the direction of a warm front on a weather map?

• Triangles

• Arrows

• Half circles

• Squares

What type of air is found behind a cold front?

• Dry air

• Humid air

• Cool air

• Warm air

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Which city is likely to experience rain and cooler temperatures first due to a cold front?

• Minneapolis

• Atlanta

• St. Louis

• Detroit

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What is a characteristic of a stationary front?

• It moves quickly

• It remains still

• It brings clear skies

• It causes strong winds

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What is the primary requirement for the formation of hurricanes?

• Cool ocean water

• Low humidity

• Warm ocean water

• High altitude

At what water temperature do hurricanes typically form?

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 90 degrees Fahrenheit

What can cause a hurricane to weaken?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• Cool water

• Warm water

Why does making landfall result in the weakening of a hurricane?

• Lack of warm ocean water

• Increase in temperature

• Decrease in wind speed

• Increase in humidity

When is the typical hurricane season?

• January 1st to May 31st

• June 1st to November 15th

• March 1st to August 31st

• September 1st to December 31st

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What kind of damage can hurricanes cause?

• No significant damage

• Both coastal and inland damage

• Only inland damage

• Only coastal damage

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