Meteorology Review

What is the main source of energy for tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms?

• Electrical energy from lightning

• Heat energy released during condensation

• Kinetic energy from wind movement

• Thermal energy from the sun

How are tornadoes categorized?

• Beaufort scale

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

How are hurricanes categorized?

• Beaufort scale

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

What are some dangers associated with severe weather?

• Power outages and water shortages

• Damage, destruction, and death

• Increased tourism and economic growth

• Improved air quality and cooler temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does a whole feather represent in a station model wind symbol?

• 5 knots

• 10 knots

• 15 knots

• 20 knots

How is barometric pressure trend indicated on a station model if the pressure has dropped in the last three hours?

• +1.9/

• -29\

• +0.25

• -0.53

Standard Sea Level pressure is equivalent to:

• 1013.2 mb

• 1 atmosphere

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the normal range for air pressure?

• 980 mb to 1050 mb

• 950 mb to 1050 mb

• 990 mb to 1030 mb

• 970 mb to 1040 mb

What are isobars?

• Lines that connect locations of equal temperature

• Lines that connect locations of equal air pressure

• Lines that connect locations of equal humidity

• Lines that indicate the direction of the wind

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do isobars that are very close together indicate?

• A slow change in air pressure

• A rapid change in air pressure

• No change in air pressure

• Equal temperature across the area

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5