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1
Which word means the curving pattern of wind and ocean currents caused by Earth’s rotation?
Coriolis effect
Extreme Weather
Meteorology
All of the above
2
What are the 3 parts of a hurricane based upon previous reading?
eye wall, tornado, rainbands
eye, eye wall, raindbands
None of the above
storm, tornado, hurricane
3
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of ?
None of the above
heat transfer.
climate zones.
extreme weather.
4
Which of these is the best definition of an El Niño?
All of the above
a warm ocean current
a natural disaster
a tropical cyclone
5
Which of the following words means: a severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center.
Tornado
El Niño
Tropical Cyclone
All of the above
6
Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?
All of the above
Heavy Rainfall
Storm surge
High winds
7
Hurricane is dangerous?
True
Not sure
I dot know
False
8
What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?
meteorology
human geography
physical geography
geology
9
Where do Atlantic hurricanes usually begin to form?
off the coast of California, where the water is warm
off the coast of Africa, where the water is warm
off the coast of northern Europe, where the water is cool
off the coast of Canada, where the water is cool
10
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to?
to rate hurricane strength.
to rate how many people will be affected by a hurricane.
to map the path of a hurricane.
to track a hurricane.