2nd 9 Weeks Practice

What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to develop?

• Warm ocean water, high pressure, and no wind shear

• Warm ocean water, low pressure, and wind shear

• Warm ocean water, low pressure, and no wind shear

• Cold ocean water, high pressure, and wind shear

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How does warm ocean water contribute to hurricane formation?

• It creates high-pressure systems that build storms.

• It evaporates quickly, providing energy for the storm.

• It prevents wind shear from disrupting the storm.

• It cools the atmosphere above the water.

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What causes hurricanes to rotate?

• Wind patterns in the troposphere

• The Coriolis effect caused by Earth's rotation

• The interaction of cold and warm air masses

• Ocean currents moving in circular patterns

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What is the role of low-pressure systems in hurricane development?

• They pull warm air upward, fueling the storm.

• They block the storm from gaining strength.

• They prevent moisture from entering the atmosphere.

• They decrease evaporation over the ocean.

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What is the purpose of the eye wall in a hurricane?

• It is the outer edge where winds are weakest.

• It contains the most intense winds and rain in the hurricane.

Which of the following describes the relationship between ocean temperature and hurricane strength?

• Warmer ocean water leads to weaker hurricanes.

• Warmer ocean water causes hurricanes to strengthen.

• Colder ocean water increases the evaporation needed for hurricanes.

• Ocean temperature has no effect on hurricane strength.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

• Clear skies and mild weather

• Light rain over a long period

• Thunderstorms and heavy rain

• Fog and drizzle

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a warm front?

• Strong winds and hail

• Light, steady rain followed by warmer temperatures

• Clear skies and cooler temperatures

• Freezing rain and sleet

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Why do hurricanes lose strength when they move over land?

• The storm encounters wind shear over land.

• They lose their source of warm, moist air from the ocean.

• The storm becomes blocked by mountain ranges.

• The Sun warms the air and disperses the storm.

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What happens when a cold front overtakes a warm front?

• A stationary front forms.

• A hurricane forms.

• An occluded front forms.

• A convection current forms.

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