Tropical Cyclones and Thunderstorms Quiz

False (B)

The rapid expansion and explosion of air heated by a lightning strike.

<p>26</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eye = The center of the storm, characterized by calm weather and clear skies. Eyewall = The ring of clouds surrounding the eye, containing the strongest winds and heaviest rain. Rainbands = Outer bands of clouds that produce strong winds and bursts of rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Southern Hemisphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tropical cyclone</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>65 knots (118 km/h) or higher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps farmers to plan for irrigation and know when to apply fertilizers or pesticides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>34 - 64</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind speed = Anemometer Air temperature = Thermometer Atmospheric pressure = Barometer Humidity = Hygrometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>H (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Global temperatures will increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon dioxide (CO2) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ozone hole</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chlorine atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon dioxide (CO2) = Burning fossil fuels Methane (CH4) = Cattle raising Nitrous oxide (N2O) = Plant fertilizers Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) = Refrigerants and aerosol products</p> Signup and view all the answers

A weather phenomenon with heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

The initial stage of thunderstorm formation with growing cumulus clouds.

The stage of a thunderstorm characterized by heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The final stage in thunderstorms when they weaken and rain decreases.

A discharge of electricity in the atmosphere producing a bright flash.

A strong rotating storm forming over warm oceans, featuring high winds and rain.

The ring of clouds around the eye of a tropical cyclone with the strongest winds.

Outer cloud formations in a storm producing strong winds and rain.

A greenhouse gas released from various sources, including fossil fuel combustion.

A potent greenhouse gas emitted during the production of coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as by cattle.

A gas formed from pollutants reacting in sunlight, which can act as a greenhouse gas.

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

A region of depleted ozone in the atmosphere, largely caused by human-made chemicals like CFCs.

Manmade chemicals used in refrigeration and aerosol sprays that deplete ozone in the atmosphere.

Ultraviolet radiation is a type of sunlight that can cause harm and is partially blocked by the ozone layer.

Includes vehicles, factories, and agricultural practices that release carbon dioxide and methane.

A tropical storm with wind speed of 65 knots (118 km/h) or higher.

A storm with wind speeds between 34-64 knots (63-117 km/h).

A system with wind speeds of 34 knots (63 km/h) or less.

A visual representation of atmospheric conditions at a specific time.

Lines on a map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.

The trapping of heat in the atmosphere by greenhouse gases.

Alerts about potential natural disasters based on weather forecasts.

Using weather elements to predict future conditions.