Weather Disturbance

What is a weather disturbance?

• A weather disturbance is a calm weather condition.
• A weather disturbance is a disruption in the normal weather pattern.
• A weather disturbance is a sudden increase in temperature.
• A weather disturbance is a predictable weather event.

Which of the following describes a tropical cyclone?

• A large snowstorm

• A weather system characterized by low pressure

• A severe thunderstorm

• A local rain shower

What is a typhoon?

• A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone.
• A typhoon is a type of desert wind.
• A typhoon is a small tornado.
• A typhoon is a type of cloud formation.

Which term is used to describe a severe tropical cyclone in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific?

• monsoon
• hurricane
• tornado
• typhoon

How is a monsoon characterized?

• Seasonal wind pattern bringing heavy rainfall
• Moderate and consistent rainfall throughout the year
• Continuous drought conditions
• Sudden drop in temperature with no precipitation

What causes the formation of a hurricane?

• Cold ocean waters and specific atmospheric conditions
• Warm ocean waters and random atmospheric conditions
• Warm ocean water and rotating winds

• High pressure systems and specific ocean currents

What is a common factor among hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones?

• Tropical storms with rotating winds
• Tornadoes
• Blizzards
• Earthquakes

What role does wind play in the development of tropical storms?

• Wind provides the energy needed to fuel the development of tropical storms.
• Wind helps dissipate tropical storms
• Wind has no impact on the development of tropical storms
• Wind causes tropical storms to move in the opposite direction

Typhoons are tropical cyclones that occur specifically in the _________

__________ normally occurs during the month of November until April every year.