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Which most likely contributes to the rotational pattern of a hurricane that develops in the Atlantic Ocean?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
Meteorologists categorize hurricanes based on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The scale measures the intensity and destructive potential of hurricanes. Which factor has the most significant effect on the strength of a hurricane?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
Rising warm air leads to the formation of
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
In the United States, lightning occurs most often in Florida. Which of these is a cause of lightning?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the high and low pressure systems?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
Hurricanes are large tropical storms with heavy winds that exceed 74 miles per hour. Hurricanes produce heavy rains and may give rise to tornadoes. What is the source of the energy contained in hurricanes?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
Doppler radar shows a vertical rotating column of air with high wind speeds. Which is most likely occurring?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
Which two factors are most responsible for a flash flood?
how much rain is falling and how long the rain lasts
discharge between rain clouds and Earth
the formation of a hurricane
thermal energy of ocean waves
solar energy
Coriolis effect
the temperature of the water below the hurricane
hurricanes
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