Question 1

The most important energy source for a hurricane is heat released by condensation of water vapor inside the storm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If La Ni-a conditions are present in the Pacific Ocean,then east-blowing trade winds disrupt formation of tropical cyclones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season set multiple records,including all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Greatest number of named storms in one season
B)   Greatest number of hurricanes in one season
C)   Greatest number of hurricanes reaching category 5
D)   Greatest number of deaths in one seasonE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

When hurricanes hit the coastline,storm surges form mainly due to:

Accepted Answer

A)   low pressure near the eye pulling water higher.
B)   winds piling up water and pushing it toward shore.
C)   heavy rain raising the water level.
D)   tsunami waves.
E)   both low pressure near the eye pulling water higher and winds piling up water and pushing it toward shore.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

During post-tropical transition (along Atlantic Canada),the symmetric cyclonic structure is developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After Hurricane Katrina the municipal engineers in New Orleans have ______,and after Hurricane Sandy,the urban planners of New York City are developing ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   reinforced and raised existing levees;a resettlement plan for the potentially flood areas
B)   developed a plan to remove buildings and people from 'bowl" area;a BigU project: a protective berm that would encircle the southern tip of Manhattan
C)   reinforced and raised existing levees;a BigU project,a protective berm that would encircle the southern tip of Manhattan
D)   resettled people from flooded areas;new systems of pumping stations
E)   added new pumping stations around the city;higher concrete wallsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Most deaths related to tropical cyclone are due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   torrential rains
B)   strong winds
C)   storm surges
D)   low pressureE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Hurricanes

Most deaths related to tropical cyclone are due to ________.

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After Hurricane Katrina the municipal engineers in New Orleans have ,and after Hurricane Sandy,the urban planners of New York City are developing __________.

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The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season set multiple records,including all but which of the following?

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When hurricanes hit the coastline,storm surges form mainly due to:

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The most important energy source for a hurricane is heat released by condensation of water vapor inside the storm.

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If La Ni-a conditions are present in the Pacific Ocean,then east-blowing trade winds disrupt formation of tropical cyclones.

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During post-tropical transition (along Atlantic Canada),the symmetric cyclonic structure is developed.

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Exam 10: Hurricanes

Most deaths related to tropical cyclone are due to ________.

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After Hurricane Katrina the municipal engineers in New Orleans have ______,and after Hurricane Sandy,the urban planners of New York City are developing ________________.

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The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season set multiple records,including all but which of the following?

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When hurricanes hit the coastline,storm surges form mainly due to:

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The most important energy source for a hurricane is heat released by condensation of water vapor inside the storm.

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If La Ni-a conditions are present in the Pacific Ocean,then east-blowing trade winds disrupt formation of tropical cyclones.

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During post-tropical transition (along Atlantic Canada),the symmetric cyclonic structure is developed.

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After Hurricane Katrina the municipal engineers in New Orleans have ,and after Hurricane Sandy,the urban planners of New York City are developing __________.

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