Question 1

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and monsoons in different regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Tropical cyclones typically originate as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  polar outbreak
B)  easterly wave
C)  strong equatorial low
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

This figure shows a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  occluded front
B)  stationary front
C)  warm front
D)  cold frontE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

A maritime equatorial air mass would have relatively warm temperatures and high water vapor content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Air masses that form over oceans are classified as "maritime" air masses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Of the following, only ________ is not threatened by tropical cyclones.

Accepted Answer

A)  South America
B)  India
C)  China
D)  BangladeshE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which front involves a warm air mass lifted completely off the ground?

Accepted Answer

A)  stationary
B)  occluded
C)  warm
D)  coldE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Easterly waves occur:

Accepted Answer

A)  only at the equator
B)  between about 5ᵒ and 30ᵒ latitude
C)  between about 20ᵒ and 40ᵒ latitude
D)  none of the aboveE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Wave cyclones typically persist:

Accepted Answer

A)  1-3 days
B)  3-6 days
C)  6-10 days
D)  10-14 daysE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The air mass found in the area labeled 5 would be designated:

Accepted Answer

A)  mT
B)  mE
C)  cT
D)  cEE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: Weather Systems

Which front involves a warm air mass lifted completely off the ground?

Correct Answer
verified

A maritime equatorial air mass would have relatively warm temperatures and high water vapor content.

Correct Answer
verified

Tropical cyclones typically originate as a(n) :

Correct Answer
verified

Air masses that form over oceans are classified as "maritime" air masses.

Correct Answer
verified

This figure shows a(n) :

Correct Answer
verified

The air mass found in the area labeled 5 would be designated:

Correct Answer
verified

Of the following, only ________ is not threatened by tropical cyclones.

Correct Answer
verified

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and monsoons in different regions.

Correct Answer
verified

Easterly waves occur:

Correct Answer
verified

Wave cyclones typically persist:

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 6: Weather Systems

Which front involves a warm air mass lifted completely off the ground?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A maritime equatorial air mass would have relatively warm temperatures and high water vapor content.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Tropical cyclones typically originate as a(n) :

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Air masses that form over oceans are classified as "maritime" air masses.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

This figure shows a(n) :

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The air mass found in the area labeled 5 would be designated:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Of the following, only ________ is not threatened by tropical cyclones.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Tropical cyclones are also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and monsoons in different regions.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Easterly waves occur:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Wave cyclones typically persist:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified