Problem 2
Which of the following is true when categorizing a hurricane? A. Storm category increases as wind increases and pressure decreases. B. Storm category increases as wind decreases and pressure increases. C. Storm category increases as wind and pressure increase. D. Storm category decreases as wind and pressure decrease.
Problem 3
Which of the following instruments is used to measure air pressure? A. anemometer C. barometer B. thermometer D. rain gauge
Problem 3
Explain the differences between the vocabulary words in each of the following sets. $$ \text { relative humidity-dew point } $$
Problem 4
Explain the differences between the vocabulary words in each of the following sets. $$ \text { dew point-precipitation } $$
Problem 4
Which of the following is a description of a tornado? A. a large, swirling, low-pressure system that forms over the warm Atlantic Ocean B. a winter storm with winds at least \(56 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}\) and low visibility C. a violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground D. a boundary between two air masses of different density, moisture, or temperature
Problem 6
Explain the differences between the vocabulary words in each of the following sets. $$ \text { blizzard-fog } $$
Problem 7
Which of the following terms is used to describe a person studies the weather? A. meteorologist B. geologist C. biologist D. paleontologist
Problem 8
Compare and contrast the formation of stratus clouds, cumulus clouds and cirrus clouds.
Problem 8
Explain the differences between the vocabulary words in each of the following sets. $$ \text { precipitation-fog } $$
Problem 11
Which term refers to the amount of water vapor in the air? A) dew point C) humidity B) precipitation D) relative humidity
