Eosc-114 Storms Review Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+
1 view 0 purchase
Course
Eosc-114 Storms
Institution
Eosc-114 Storms
Eosc-114 Storms Review Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+
Which statement is FALSE regarding the evolution of a tornado? - Answers The dust and debris cloud rise to merge with the rotating wall and funnel cloud.
The official name for thunderstorm clouds is _______. - Answers cumulonimbus...
Eosc-114 Storms Review Questions with Complete Solutions Graded A+
Which statement is FALSE regarding the evolution of a tornado? - Answers The dust and debris cloud
rise to merge with the rotating wall and funnel cloud.
The official name for thunderstorm clouds is _______. - Answers cumulonimbus
A mid-level layered cloud is called a/an ______ cloud. - Answers altostratus
Which statement is TRUE? - Answers The eye of a hurricane has high pressure at the bottom of the
stratosphere and low pressure at sea level.
The official abbreviation for a thunderstorm cloud is __________. - Answers CB
If twice as much water vapour condenses, then __________ times as much latent heat is released. -
Answers 2
n Canada, hail is most frequent in __________. - Answers Alberta
An adiabatic process refers to ____. - Answers a change in temperature that does not involve heat
transfer
A relative humidity of 75% means __________. - Answers the air is holding 75% of the water it could
hold
Which hazard or feature is NOT associated with individual thunderstorms? - Answers spiral band
When water condenses in an air parcel, it ______. - Answers releases heat to the surrounding air
When water evaporates, it __________. - Answers takes heat from the surrounding air
Why don't hurricanes form at the equator? - Answers the Coriolis force is too weak at the equator
Which statement is FALSE?
A. Hurricanes can cross the equator.
B. Hurricanes have high pressure above the eye near the storm top.
C. Hurricanes have warm cores.
D. Hurricanes rarely form in the south Atlantic. - Answers A. Hurricanes can cross the equator.
Hurricanes that hit the Canadian east coast are usually _________. - Answers dying
The lightning component that starts from the cloud and moves in short bursts toward the ground is
called the ______________. - Answers stepped leader
, Which is FALSE regarding storm longevity? - Answers Hurricanes quickly die over land, mostly due to the
increased frictional drag at the ground.
The ULTIMATE source of fuel for thunderstorms is the - Answers energy from the sun
Which statement is FALSE? - Answers In North America, the most frequent location for hail is Quebec.
If twice as much liquid water evaporates, then __________. - Answers 2 times as much sensible heat is
hidden as latent heat
When water evaporates, it __________. - Answers takes heat from the surrounding air
Thunderstorm cells have all updraft (no downdrafts, no rain) in the ___ stage of their life cycle. -
Answers Cumulus
Which statement is TRUE regarding saturation? - Answers Warmer air can hold more water vapour at
saturation than colder air.
Hurricanes need a sea surface temperature of at least ____ °C - Answers 26
The horizontal movement of sensible and latent heat by the wind is called _________. - Answers
advection
Mammatus clouds __________. - Answers form on the bottom of the anvil
Which conditions below would be ideal for the development of a supercell thunderstorm? - Answers a
hot humid day with strong winds
The primary source of energy for the Earth's weather is ____. - Answers the sun
Which statement is TRUE? - Answers The eye of hurricanes usually contains downdrafts
The horizontal movement of sensible and latent heat by the wind is called _________. - Answers
Advection
The largest diameter storm is a __________. - Answers hurricane
The longest lived storm is a ______. - Answers hurricane
Which statement is FALSE about hurricanes? - Answers Hurricanes weaken when they move over warm
water.
Which disaster scale is used to classify the intensity of tornadoes in North America? - Answers Fujita
Which has the strongest winds near the surface? - Answers Tornado
If an unsaturated air parcel descends 1 km, its temperature will ______. - Answers increase 9.8 °C
h statement is FALSE? - Answers The strongest observed tornado is F6 on the Fujita scale.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TutorJosh. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
