AB AB Meteorology and Weather Observation 3

Question 1

In the Northern Hemisphere, winds circulate around a high-pressure system in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise

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Counterclockwise

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Inward toward the center

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Outward from the center in all directions

Question 2

What is the most dangerous hazard associated with a landfalling tropical cyclone?

Accepted Answer

Storm surge

Answer

Waterspouts

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Sea fog

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Heavy snowfall

Question 3

What does 100% relative humidity indicate?

Accepted Answer

Air is saturated; fog or precipitation is likely

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Air is completely dry

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Wind speed has reached its maximum

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Barometric pressure is at its lowest

Question 4

Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Cirrus

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Altostratus

Question 5

What do 'isobars' represent on a weather chart?

Accepted Answer

Lines connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure

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Lines connecting points of equal temperature

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Lines connecting points of equal wind speed

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Lines showing a storm's predicted track

Question 6

What does a 'line squall' typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

A sudden violent storm along an advancing cold front

Answer

A prolonged area of steady light rain

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An extended period of dense sea fog

Answer

The outer rain bands of a tropical cyclone