General Science?

Question

1 Thunderstroms

A are formed when a cold front pushes up against a warm front

B are formed when a warm front pushes up against a cold front

C never develop into tornados.

2 Which of the following is NOT a proper precaution to take during a thunderstorm?

A Seek shelter outside under the nearest tree

B avoid using the telephone

C stay indoors if possible.

3 How does a hurricane differ from a tornado?

A a tonado usually forms over water while a hurricane usually forms over land

B The winds of a hurricane are concentrated in a smaler area

C The winds of a tornado are concentrated in a smaller area

4 The climate of an area

A never changes

B is its average weather conditions over a period of time

C is the same as its daily weather forecast

5 Compared to large land masses at the same latitude, islands tend to have

A overall warmer climates

B overall colder climates

C more moderate climates with small variations

Answer 1

1. Cold fronts lift warm, humid air upwards, which forms thunderstorms. The answer is A.

2. Taking shelter under a tree is a terrible idea even though the chances of being struck are low. The answer is A.

3. Tornado winds are concentrated in a small area, but hurricane winds cover a very large area. The answer is C.

4. Climate is the average or expected weather conditions over a period. Weather is a set of instantaneous conditions. The answer is B.

5. Islands have small variations because of their water surroundings. Land is more affected by daytime surface heating and nighttime radiational cooling. The answer is C.

Answer 2

1. A- are formed when a cold front pushes up against a warm front

2. A- Seek shelter outside under the nearest tree. Seek shelter indoors, if no shelter is available squat down on the ground away from trees and only have the tips of your toes on the ground.

3. C- The winds of a tornado are concentrated in a smaller area. Hurricanes are larger and affect many places with their winds. Hurricanes only form over water and tornadoes can form on both land and water.

4. B- is its average weather conditions over a period of time.

5. C-more moderate climates with small variations. The ocean limits the amount of temperature change due to the land and sea breezes formed by differences in the air and the ocean water temperatures.

Answer 3

A, A, C, B, C