Question 1

As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the sinking air near the eye warms the air
B)   friction with the water adds heat to the air
C)   the warm water heats the air
D)   sunlight heats the airE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The strongest winds in a hurricane are found ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   at the center of the storm
B)   in the eye wall
C)   at upper levels, above the center of the hurricane
D)   near the periphery of the hurricaneE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Northern Hemisphere only
B)   the Southern Hemisphere only
C)   both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
D)   neither hemisphereE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Describe what a trade wind inversion is.

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Question 5

Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area within 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

A)   A hurricane watch issued by the National Hurricane Center
B)   A hurricane warning issued by the National Hurricane Center
C)   Easterly or northeasterly winds with speeds in excess of 30 knots
D)   A rapid drop in pressure and heavy rainsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 11: Hurricanes

Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area within 24 hours?

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As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because ____.

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Describe what a trade wind inversion is.

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Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction in ____.

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The strongest winds in a hurricane are found ____.

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Exam 11: Hurricanes

Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area within 24 hours?

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As surface air rushes in toward the eye of a hurricane, the air expands and should cool. The main reason the surface air is not cooler around the eye is because ____.

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Describe what a trade wind inversion is.

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Hurricane winds rotate in a clockwise direction in ____.

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The strongest winds in a hurricane are found ____.

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