8.4 3rd ABC Book

When a hurricane makes landfall, that means it

• has destroyed trees.

• has reached land.

• is no longer a hurricane.

• is increasing in power.

How can meteorologists see tornadoes? Select the two answers that are correct.

• weather balloons

• radar

• satellites

• They wait outside.

When are thunderstorms more likely to happen?

• in the winter

• in the spring

• in the spring and summer

• in the summer and fall

New rules call for levees to be built

• 20 feet high.

• 50 feet high.

• higher than the average flood.

• higher than a hundred-year flood.

What type of climate is always cold and found near the North or South Poles?

• Tropical climate

• Temperate climate

• Polar climate

• Dry climate

Which climate is characterized by being always warm with temperatures above 64°F?

• Polar climate

• Tropical climate

• Temperate climate

• Dry climate

What does the word "humid" mean when describing a climate?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and dry

• Damp or wet

• Always warm

What type of climate does Louisiana have?

• Polar climate

• Tropical climate

• Temperate climate

• Dry climate

What is the meaning of "continental" in terms of climate?

• Related to the ocean

• Related to a continent

• Related to the poles

• Related to the tropics

What is the average high temperature in Winnipeg, Canada, in January?

• 8°C

• 15°C

• 30°C

• 50°C