Weather and Hurricanes Quiz

Which statement best describes how clouds form?

• Warm air sinks and evaporates water into the air.

• Air cools to its dew point, causing water vapor to condense into droplets.

• High winds break up raindrops into tiny fragments that float.

• Cold air dissolves cloud droplets into water vapor.

Answer explanation

Clouds form when air cools to its dew point, causing water vapor to condense into droplets. This process is essential for cloud formation as it involves the transition of water vapor in the air into liquid water droplets, which cluster together to form clouds.

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Why do hurricanes weaken rapidly when they move over land?

• They no longer have warm ocean water to fuel them.

• They prefer the taste of saltwater.

• Land has higher pressure always.

• The Coriolis effect disappears over land.

Answer explanation

Explanation: Hurricanes are powered by the warm, moist air over the ocean. When they move over land, they lose access to this energy source, causing them to weaken.

During what part of the year do hurricanes most commonly occur (in the Northern Hemisphere)?

• Late summer to early fall (Aug–Oct), when ocean waters are warmest.

• Winter (Dec–Feb).

• Spring (Mar–May).

• Year-round with equal frequency.\

Answer explanation

Explanation: Hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere typically form when ocean waters are warmest, providing the energy needed for these powerful storms to develop. This period is usually from late summer to early fall.

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Explain why thunderstorms are more likely ahead of a cold front than ahead of a warm front.

Answer explanation

thunderstorms are more likely ahead of a cold front because cold air forces warm, moist air to rise rapidly, leading to strong convection and storm formation. Warm fronts cause gradual lifting, resulting in less intense storms.

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Explain how a puffy cumulus cloud forms on a warm day.

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Imagine a strong low-pressure storm system is approaching your town. Describe at least three changes or effects you would expect to observe

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