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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLEASE HELP ME CHECK OVER THIS!! I WILL GIVE MEDALS!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is a benefit to creating computer-based models for tracking a hurricane? People can see if they should prepare to evacuate an area. Forecasters can determine exactly where the hurricane is likely to make landfall. Emergency crews can determine the number of floods the hurricane will produce. all of the above******* ________________________________________ Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following is something you should do after severe weather occurs? clean up flood waters keep away from windows create a family safety plan****** invite friends over to see the damages ________________________________________ Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following statements about tornadoes is true? Tornadoes result from all thunderstorms. Tornadoes form only during the summer months. Most tornadoes have funnels taller than 105 m (344 ft). Most tornadoes have wind speeds greater than 105 kph (65 mph).****** ________________________________________ Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following is not a danger associated with thunderstorms? Droughts****** flash floods hail wildfires ________________________________________ Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) You live in Florida, and you have decided to prepare your home for hurricane season. Which of the following actions would least help you achieve your goal? storing several gallons of water in closed, plastic containers filling your refrigerator with eggs, meat, and other foods that require cooking***** covering your windows with plywood purchasing a battery-powered cell phone charger ________________________________________ Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following is not a stage in the development of a thunderstorm? developing stage dissipating stage***** mature stage updraft stage ________________________________________ Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) The following tracking model was created for Hurricane Katrina on August 26, 2005. According to this model, when is the storm forecast to make landfall? Public Domain Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.***** Monday, 2 p.m. ________________________________________ Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Why does hurricane season occur from late spring through fall in the Atlantic region? To form, hurricanes need warm ocean waters.******* To form, hurricanes need the high air temperatures to form. Hurricanes result from thunderstorms, which only form in the summer. Hurricane season always comes after tornado season, which takes place in the summer. ________________________________________ Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following severe weather events is NOT likely to result in flooding? Hurricane Thunderstorm spring snow melt****** tornado ________________________________________ Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points) Which of the following is measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale? Droughts Flood Hurricanes Tornadoes*****

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@14rockztar

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay if imam look this over you have to give me a second k :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Tigergirl101

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks so much!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

question 5 should be cover all windows with plywood

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but it says LEAST help me, and i think that filling the fridge with unecessary food wouldnt be good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry I read that wrong :) to me your test looks pretty good.. you've choosen all the answers I would of :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah i agree with @14rockztar those are all the answers i would choose

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem ... if you ever need help in SCIENCE I would always bee glad

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well 6 of them were wrong... i just failed...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry

OpenStudy (anonymous):

tbh that should be I just read all of them _-_ which ones did you miss

OpenStudy (anonymous):

.1., 2., 3., 6., 7., and 10

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