Chapter 3.2: Weather Fronts And Storms

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1.

Which one is a low pressure system with winds that blow at 40 mi/h?
- A.
  
  Hurricane
- B.
  
  Blizzard
- C.
  
  Tropical storm
2.

How does the National Hurricane Center help people prepare for a hurricane?
- A.
  
  They put out warning within 36 hrs of the hurricane and 24 hrs
- B.
  
  They go out and yell to people that the hurricane will take place soon
- C.
  
  They help people secure windows
3.

Which of the following is part of a storm surge?Choose Three!
- A.
  
  Temperature decreases
- B.
  
  Sea level rises
- C.
  
  Floods occur
- D.
  
  Ocean temperature rises
- E.
  
  Large waves hit the area
4.

At what point does a hurricane lose its energy?Choose Two!!!
- A.
  
  On land
- B.
  
  Cooler water
- C.
  
  Warm water
- D.
  
  In the air
5.

What kind of clouds surround the eye of a hurricane?
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cumulus
- C.
  
  Cumulonimbus
6.

How much of a notice are meteorologists required to give before a hurricane?
- A.
  
  5 days
- B.
  
  24 hours
- C.
  
  A week
7.

Why do most hurricanes occur between August and October?
- A.
  
  The water is warmer and has a higher energy content
- B.
  
  The water is cooler and has a higher energy content
- C.
  
  Wind speeds are higher at this time of year
8.

What kind of weather would be present at the eye of the hurricane.
- A.
  
  Violent Winds
- B.
  
  Calm
- C.
  
  Stormy
9.

What way is air moving in the eye?
- A.
  
  Downward
- B.
  
  Upward
- C.
  
  East
- D.
  
  West
10.

What is it when a Hurricane pushes a huge mass of of ocean water?
- A.
  
  Coastal flooding
- B.
  
  Deposition
- C.
  
  Storm Surge
11.

Which winter storm occurs when rain falls onto freezing-cold ground?
- A.
  
  Blizzards
- B.
  
  Ice Storms
- C.
  
  Lake-Effect Snowstorms
12.

The National weather service issues a winter storm watch up to ________________ before an expected storm.
- A.
  
  1 week
- B.
  
  One day
- C.
  
  48 hours
13.

What would driving conditions be like during an ice storm?
- A.
  
  Dangerous due to icy roads
- B.
  
  Excellent due to minor damage to the roads
- C.
  
  Normal due minor road damage
14.

What is a blinding snowstorm with winds at least to 35 mi/hand low temperatures.
- A.
  
  Lake-Effect Snowstorms
- B.
  
  Blizzard
- C.
  
  Ice Storms
15.

Do people in Pennsylvania get lake-effect snowstorms?
- A.
  
  No
- B.
  
  Yes
16.

Lake-Effect Snowstorms occurs at or near ______________________.
- A.
  
  The Great Lakes
- B.
  
  The Middle of the United States
- C.
  
  The Poles
17.

Are winter storms part of a low or high pressure system?
- A.
  
  High pressure
- B.
  
  Low pressure
18.

Cold air gains moisture and warmth then over cool land, the air cools again and releases the moisture as snow. This describes a(n)
- A.
  
  Blizzard
- B.
  
  Ice storm
- C.
  
  Lake-effect snowstorm