ATMS 120 Exam 2 With Correct
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Meteorologists classify tropical cyclones using a measurement of sustained
winds within the low-pressure system. How do meteorologists define a
"sustained wind"? - ANSWER it is a 1-minute averaged measure of the
hurricane's maximum winds.
If a given year has more named storms than the name-list has names, how
are additional storms named? - ANSWER they are assigned names using the
Greek alphabet.
If there is a tropical cyclone moving across the open Atlantic and the
hurricane hunter finds it to have a maximum sustained wind of 133 mph,
what classification would the National Hurricane Center assign to this
tropical storm? - ANSWER Hurricane Category 4
The trade winds are one of the wind belts that help form and steer
hurricanes. In what direction do they typically blow? - ANSWER from the east
to the west
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy swept through the Northeast US. Sandy's total
, damage cost to date is approximated at $65 Billion. Where does Sandy rank
in the top 10 most costly hurricanes to hit the US? (Hint: there is a list of
damage costs in the book.) - ANSWER #2
Does air in the eye of the hurricane ascend or descend? - ANSWER descend
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about Figure 24.10 on page
450? - ANSWER the air temperature in the center of the hurricane is cold
compared to its surroundings.
Many hurricanes start near the west coast of Africa and move across the
open Atlantic Ocean. What do meteorologists call the "trigger mechanism"
for these types of hurricanes? - ANSWER easterly waves
It is September 10th and a tropical cyclone has reached tropical storm
strength over the open Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane forecasters however, are
not forecasting that this tropical storm will become a hurricane. Why not? -
ANSWER The sea surface temperatures (SSTs) are 78F.
If a hurricane were centered in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico and it was
heading directly to the north, on which side of the hurricane would you
expect the fastest winds and greatest storm surge? - ANSWER East side
Answers
Meteorologists classify tropical cyclones using a measurement of sustained
winds within the low-pressure system. How do meteorologists define a
"sustained wind"? - ANSWER it is a 1-minute averaged measure of the
hurricane's maximum winds.
If a given year has more named storms than the name-list has names, how
are additional storms named? - ANSWER they are assigned names using the
Greek alphabet.
If there is a tropical cyclone moving across the open Atlantic and the
hurricane hunter finds it to have a maximum sustained wind of 133 mph,
what classification would the National Hurricane Center assign to this
tropical storm? - ANSWER Hurricane Category 4
The trade winds are one of the wind belts that help form and steer
hurricanes. In what direction do they typically blow? - ANSWER from the east
to the west
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy swept through the Northeast US. Sandy's total
, damage cost to date is approximated at $65 Billion. Where does Sandy rank
in the top 10 most costly hurricanes to hit the US? (Hint: there is a list of
damage costs in the book.) - ANSWER #2
Does air in the eye of the hurricane ascend or descend? - ANSWER descend
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about Figure 24.10 on page
450? - ANSWER the air temperature in the center of the hurricane is cold
compared to its surroundings.
Many hurricanes start near the west coast of Africa and move across the
open Atlantic Ocean. What do meteorologists call the "trigger mechanism"
for these types of hurricanes? - ANSWER easterly waves
It is September 10th and a tropical cyclone has reached tropical storm
strength over the open Atlantic Ocean. Hurricane forecasters however, are
not forecasting that this tropical storm will become a hurricane. Why not? -
ANSWER The sea surface temperatures (SSTs) are 78F.
If a hurricane were centered in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico and it was
heading directly to the north, on which side of the hurricane would you
expect the fastest winds and greatest storm surge? - ANSWER East side
