Storm Runners

What is the primary role of storm runners in meteorology?

• To chase and study storms to gather data

• To prevent storms from occurring

• To provide entertainment during storms

• To create artificial storms for research

Which of the following instruments is commonly used by storm runners to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

Storm runners often use radar technology. What does radar stand for?

• Radio Detection and Ranging

• Radiation Detection and Response

• Rapid Data Analysis and Reporting

• Radioactive Data Acquisition and Research

What type of storm is most commonly studied by storm runners due to its intensity and potential for damage?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

In the context of storm runners, what does the term 'eye of the storm' refer to?

• The most dangerous part of the storm

• The calm center of a hurricane

• The area with the highest wind speeds

• The outermost edge of a storm

Which scientific principle allows storm runners to predict the path of a storm?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• The Coriolis Effect

• Archimedes' Principle

• Pascal's Law

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Storm runners often rely on satellite imagery. What is the primary advantage of using satellites in storm tracking?

• They provide ground-level views of storms

• They offer real-time data from space

• They can only track storms during the day

• They are unaffected by weather conditions

What is the main purpose of deploying weather balloons during storm chasing?

• To capture lightning strikes

• To measure atmospheric conditions

• To photograph the storm from above

• To communicate with other storm runners

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Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere do storm runners primarily study when analyzing storms?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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How do storm runners use Doppler radar in their research?

• To measure the temperature of a storm

• To detect precipitation and wind patterns

• To photograph the storm

• To communicate with satellites

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