Earth Science- Weathering Quiz Part- II

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Earth Science- Weathering Quiz Part- II - Quiz

There are many aspects of weather, which we are yet to learn about, but we did cover a lot in our introduction classes and some notable weather changes in history. To test out how much you understood, we have designed a quiz to test you. Give it a try, and be sure to go back to check your notes after.

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1.

In weather terms, what does the Fujita scale classify?
- A.
  
  Hurricanes
- B.
  
  Tornadoes
- C.
  
  Blizzards
- D.
  
  Earthquakes
2.

Advection, freezing and radiation are types of what weather phenomenon?
- A.
  
  Wind
- B.
  
  Fog
- C.
  
  Cloudburst
- D.
  
  Sunlight
3.

The "Northern Lights" are also known as what?
- A.
  
  The Big Dipper
- B.
  
  Aurora Borealis
- C.
  
  El Nino
- D.
  
  Chinooks
4.

The "Bergeron process" deals with what kind of precipitation?
- A.
  
  Ice
- B.
  
  Snow
- C.
  
  Drizzle
- D.
  
  Hail
5.

A line of equal or constant air temperature is what?
- A.
  
  Equinox
- B.
  
  Isothermic
- C.
  
  Katabatic
- D.
  
  Eye Wall
6.

A mountain breeze is what kind of wind?
- A.
  
  Rogue
- B.
  
  Katabatic
- C.
  
  Chinook
- D.
  
  Lenticular
7.

Where would you find the abyssal plain?
- A.
  
  Sea Floor
- B.
  
  Argentina
- C.
  
  Rocky Mountains
- D.
  
  Upper Atmosphere
8.

A 17.5-inch hailstone was recorded in what U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Michigan
- B.
  
  Alaska
- C.
  
  Kansas
- D.
  
  Colorado
9.

A 286-mph tornado ripped through what U.S. state?
- A.
  
  Delaware
- B.
  
  New Jersey
- C.
  
  Illinois
- D.
  
  Texas
10.

In Wyndham, Australia, it was 90 degrees for how long?
- A.
  
  1 Day
- B.
  
  249 Days
- C.
  
  100 Days
- D.
  
  333 Days
11.

Where in Arizona is the sun blocked 10% of the time?
- A.
  
  Amarillo
- B.
  
  Tuscon
- C.
  
  Yuma
- D.
  
  Phoenix
12.

On July 4, 1816, what Georgia city only hit 46 degrees?
- A.
  
  Macon
- B.
  
  Savannah
- C.
  
  Valdosta
- D.
  
  Charleston