FCHS Earth Systems: Unit 7 Test, Pt. 1- SES5.e (Severe Weather)

What is the relationship between atmospheric pressure and the development of severe weather events?

• High atmospheric pressure leads to more severe weather events.

• Low atmospheric pressure is often associated with severe weather events.

• Atmospheric pressure has no effect on severe weather events.

• Atmospheric pressure only affects temperature, not weather events.

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DOK 2

What impact does climate change have on the frequency and intensity of severe weather events?

• Climate change decreases the frequency of extreme weather events.

• Climate change has no impact on extreme weather events.

• Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

• Climate change only affects the intensity, not the frequency of extreme weather events.

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DOK 2

Which of the following severe weather events is caused by the uplift of warm and humid air, creating large cumulonimbus clouds with internal convection currents and temperature gradients?

• Winter Storm

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

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DOK 1

Which type of thunderstorm contains the strongest potential to produce tornadoes?

• Squall Line

• Supercell

• Mesocyclone

• Hail Storm

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DOK 1

What is the name given to the region of the USA where the cP and mT air masses most often meet to produce tornadoes?

• Hurricane Alley
• Storm Chaser Territory

• Cyclone Corridor
• Tornado Alley

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DOK 1

On March 15th, 2025, Mississippi and Alabama where under an extreme risk for severe weather and tornadoes. Attached is the MSA map from March 15th, 2025. Based on the map, which of the following weather patterns most likely contributed to this risk level?

• A series of cold fronts stretching over the central US following each other

• The isobar measurements increasing as you move closer to Georgia

• The presence of a strong high-pressure system located near a strong low-pressure system near Mississippi

• An occluded front forming over the northern Midwest with a strong low-pressure system

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DOK 3

Which map below shows the general storm track for a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean?

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DOK 3

In 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina (as seen in the picture) more so than any other state in the storm's path, despite not having an active coastline. Why were the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina more severe compared to other states in the storm's path?

• Western North Carolina had weaker infrastructure that couldn't handle the storm.

• The mountainous terrain of Western North Carolina intensified rainfall and flooding effects.
• Hurricane Helene was weaker when it reached Western North Carolina.
• The flat terrain of Western North Carolina reduced flooding risks.

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DOK 3

Which 2 of the following weather patterns are necessary for the formation of a winter storm? SELECT 2 ANSWERS FOR FULL CREDIT.

• High humidity

• Warm temperatures

• Cold air masses

• Low pressure

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DOK 2

Attached is a data table comparing the 1993 Winter Superstorm and the 2025 Gulf Coast Winter Storm. The 1993 storm happened in March, while the 2025 storm occurred in January. What impact does the time of year have on the severity of the winter storm?

• Winter storms are equally severe regardless of the time in the season they across

• Winter storms are always more severe in January than in March due to stronger polar air masses

• Late winter storms are more severe due to larger differences in temperature and moisture between air masses

• Late winter storms are less severe due to warmer air masses canceling out the polar air masses

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DOK 3