Tsunami Vs Hurricane Quiz 11-10-2010

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    A _______________ happens when there is a disruption in the water, such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or a landslide.

    • Tsunami
    • Hurricane
    • Storm surge
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This quiz, titled 'tsunami vs hurricane quiz 11-10-2010', tests knowledge on natural disasters like tsunamis and hurricanes. It covers causes of tsunamis, properties of ocean water, hurricane dynamics, and regional terminology. Essential for learners interested in earth and environmental sciences.

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  • 2. 

    BONUS: If a hurricane happens in the western pacific it is called a __________.

    • Typhoon

    • Tornado

    • Thunderstorm

    Correct Answer
    A. Typhoon
    Explanation
    A hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific is called a typhoon. The term "typhoon" is specifically used to describe tropical cyclones that form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. These storms are characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a well-defined eye. The term "hurricane" is used for similar storms that form in the Atlantic Ocean and eastern Pacific Ocean. The term "tornado" refers to a violent rotating column of air that is typically smaller and more localized than a hurricane or typhoon. A "thunderstorm" is a weather phenomenon characterized by thunder, lightning, and precipitation.

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    Ocean water is salty because it gets ________ _______ from rocks and soil in the rivers that lead to it.

    • Old fish

    • Green algae

    • Mineral salts

    Correct Answer
    A. Mineral salts
    Explanation
    Ocean water is salty because it gets mineral salts from rocks and soil in the rivers that lead to it. These mineral salts are carried by the rivers and eventually make their way into the ocean. The erosion of rocks and soil releases various minerals into the water, including sodium, chloride, magnesium, and calcium, which contribute to the salinity of the ocean water.

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    A _____ _______ is a rise in the ocean as the result of a hurricane or other tropical storm.

    • Storm cloud

    • Water fall

    • Storm surge

    Correct Answer
    A. Storm surge
    Explanation
    A storm surge is a rise in the ocean caused by a hurricane or tropical storm. This occurs when strong winds and low atmospheric pressure push water towards the shore, causing it to pile up and create a temporary increase in sea level. Storm surges can lead to coastal flooding and are often the most dangerous and damaging aspect of a hurricane or tropical storm.

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    Hurricanes rotate in which direction

    • Clockwise

    • Counterclockwise

    • Up

    Correct Answer
    A. Counterclockwise
    Explanation
    Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise due to the Coriolis effect. The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth, which deflects the path of moving objects, including air masses. In the Northern Hemisphere, hurricanes rotate counterclockwise because the Coriolis effect causes the air to be deflected to the right. In the Southern Hemisphere, hurricanes rotate clockwise due to the opposite effect. This rotation direction is a result of the balance between the inward pull of low pressure at the center of the storm and the outward push of the rotating air.

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