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Severe Weather — Quiz Answers

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What inference can be made about the role of wetlands in influencing the level of damage communities experienced?

A
Wetlands had no measurable effect on human structures during the storm.
B
Wetlands likely absorbed some floodwater, reducing damage to nearby homes.
C
Wetlands increased flooding by channeling water toward developed areas.
D
Wetlands caused more property loss by sheltering displaced wildlife.
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Which pattern best explains how the hurricane's impact differed between regions dominated by human infrastructure and regions dominated by natural wetlands?

A
Wetland regions experienced less flooding because vegetation prevented water movement.
B
Areas with fewer wetlands experienced the highest wildlife displacement and flooding.
C
Urban regions were least affected because buildings protect wetlands from flooding.
D
Areas with more human infrastructure experienced greater property damage but less ecological disruption.
3

What detail from the scenario most strongly indicates a shift from stable to unstable weather conditions?

A
The team monitored the area during spring conditions.
B
The skies remained mostly clear around midday.
C
A report confirmed normal conditions in the early afternoon.
D
Strong updrafts and large storm clouds formed.
4

Which statement best explains how a decrease in atmospheric pressure can lead to the formation of a tornado-producing storm system?

A
Lower pressure allows warm, moist air to rise, leading to condensation, strong updrafts, and rotation that can intensify a storm.
B
Lower pressure pushes cooler air downward, increasing compression and weakening the storm's vertical motion and rotation.
C
Lower pressure increases the weight of the air column, reducing uplift and limiting the storm's ability to form rotating updrafts.
D
Lower pressure prevents moisture from condensing, reducing cloud development and stopping rotation from building in the storm.
5

Match each observed change to the type of disruption it represents.

Answer:

collapse of stable air conditions|vertical instability increasing|onset of severe storm behavior

6

What can be inferred about the energy balance in the atmosphere between midday and 4:00 p.m.?

A
The energy balance was unchanged, but humidity increased.
B
The air lost energy as pressure decreased, which weakened storms.
C
Energy remained constant because no new air entered the system.
D
The air gained energy from surface heating, which strengthened convection.
7

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. The graph shows that hurricane wind speeds [Dropdown 1] as sea surface temperatures increased between 2019 and 2024. This suggests that warmer ocean water [Dropdown 2] storms.

Answer:

increased|provides energy to

8

Determine the year that best matches each condition.

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9

Match each sea surface temperature range with the maximum hurricane wind speed observed in the graph.

Answer:

135 minus 160 km/h|100 minus 120 km/h|180 minus 210 km/h

10

What conclusion is best supported by the trend in the graph?

A
SST has no measurable effect on hurricane intensity.
B
The number of hurricanes increases each year.
C
Higher SST is associated with stronger hurricanes.
D
Hurricane wind speeds decrease when SST increases.

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