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Ch 11 Dealing with Extreme Weather: Hurricanes in the Caribbean
Ch 11 Dealing with Extreme Weather: Hurricanes in the Caribbean
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Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?
D. lightning strikes
A. high winds
C. heavy rainfall
B. storm surge
2
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of
A. heat transfer.
D. extreme weather.
B. climate zones.
C. tropical storms.
3
The calm center of the hurricane is called the
A. axis.
B. eye wall.
D. eye.
C. orbit.
4
What happens when warm water rises in the ocean?
D. Warm air sinks to meet the warm water.
A. Ocean levels drop near the poles.
C. Temperatures near the equator rise.
B. Cool water flows in to take its place.
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Which of these is the best definition of an El Niño?
D. a strong prevailing wind
B. a tropical cyclone
A. a natural disaster
C. a warm ocean current
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Which of these is most likely to cause a natural disaster
C. a prevailing wind
D. the Coriolis effect
A. a tropical cyclone
B. an El Niño event
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What causes the Coriolis effect?
C. the tilt of Earth on its axis
D. extreme weather conditions
A. the rotation of Earth
B. warm ocean temperatures
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What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?
B. meteorology
D. physical geography
C. human geography
A. geology
9
Another word for a tropical cyclone is a
B. thunderstorm.
C. hurricane.
D. tornado.
A. nor'easter.
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Many tourists come to the Caribbean islands for their
C. peaceful deserts.
A. ancient historical sites.
D. sunny beaches.
B. lively cities.
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What happens when a hurricane moves over a large landmass?
B. It grows in size.
A. It stops raining.
C. It loses strength.
D. It picks up speed.
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To get started, tropical cyclones need
B. easterly prevailing winds.
A. a large amount of warm, moist air.
D. hot, dry air rising off a desert.
C. a long period of cool ocean temperatures.
