Severe Weather

What's the worst weather you've ever experienced?

Several of hurricanes have affected land areas. Describe two actions that people who live in hurricane prone areas should take in order to prepare for future hurricanes.

What is the average air pressure exerted by Earth’s atmosphere at sea level, expressed in millibars and inches of mercury?

1. 1013.25 mb and 29.92 in of Hg
2. 29.92 mb and 1013.25 in of Hg
3. 1012.65 mb and 29.91 in of Hg
4. 29.91 mb and 1012.65 in of Hg

Describe one ocean surface condition or atmospheric condition that makes the area over the Atlantic Ocean between 10° N latitude and 20° N latitude ideal for these hurricanes to form.

According to the Earth Science Reference Tables, a barometer reading of 29.53 inches is equal to how many millibars?

1. 1,003.0 mb
2. 1,000.0 mb
3. 997.0 mb
4. 999.0 mb

As a sample of very moist air rises
from sea level to a higher altitude, the
probability of condensation occurring
in that air sample will

1. decrease
2. increase
3. remain the same

When a strong wind is blowing from
one location to another, the two
locations most likely have a difference in

1. elevation
2. air pressure
3. dewpoint temperature
4. cloud cover

Identify by name the surface ocean current that cools the climate of locations on the western coastline of North America.

Which gas in the atmosphere has the
most influence on day-to-day weather
changes?

1. ozone
2. carbon dioxide
3. oxygen
4. water vapor

Which change would result in an
increase in the rate at which water evaporates from an outdoor swimming pool?

1. The surface of the water is covered with white plastic.
2. Cloud cover decreases.
3. Water is added to the pool each day.
4. Wind velocity decreases

The general surface wind circulation associated with the high-pressure center (H) is most likely

1. clockwise and outward
2. counterclockwise and outward
3. clockwise and inward
4. counterclockwise and inward