ATMS 120 Exam 3 ECRA Questions With Answers

ATMS 120 Exam 3 ECRA Questions With
Answers


Between the years 2001 and 2010, who or what started more forest fires?

a. lightning

b. humans - ANSWER b. humans




In a cloud that is capable of producing a cloud-to-ground lightning strike,
where does the negative charges accumulate in the cloud?




a. near the top of the cloud

b. near the center of the cloud

c. near the bottom of the cloud

d. on the right side of the cloud

e. on the left side of the cloud - ANSWER c. near the bottom of the cloud




Is the air a good conductor or electricity or a good insulator?




a. conductor

b. insulator - ANSWER b. insulator

, Which of the following correctly lists the order of events for a cloud to
ground lightning strike?




a. dart leader, stepped leader, return stroke, second return stroke

b. stepped leader, dart leader, return stroke, second return stroke

c. dart leader, return stroke, second return stroke, stepped leader

d. stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader, second return stroke

e. stepped leader, dart leader, return stroke, second return stroke - ANSWER
d. stepped leader, return stroke, dart leader, second return stroke




True or False: If you are about to be struck by lightning, your hair may stand
on end.

a. True

b. False - ANSWER a. True




Using the sounding above, answer questions 1-5. Which arrow is pointing to
the LCL (lifting condensation level)?

a. A

b. B

c. C