Which of the following events produces the most intense and catastrophic floods?
At what stage do tropical cyclones receive a name in the Nor…
At what stage do tropical cyclones receive a name in the North Atlantic Ocean?
____________ is the Milankovitch cycle that influences the s…
____________ is the Milankovitch cycle that influences the shape of Earth’s orbit from a circular to more elliptical shape over the course of 100,000 years.
__________________ is a graphical representation of basic cl…
__________________ is a graphical representation of basic climatic parameters, such as monthly average temperature and precipitation, of a specific location.
In 1900, A.T. Burrows defined a “hot wave” as a spell of thr…
In 1900, A.T. Burrows defined a “hot wave” as a spell of three or more days where the maximum shade temperature reaches or exceeds ____________.
A 100-year flood has a ______ probability of occurring in an…
A 100-year flood has a ______ probability of occurring in any given year.
____________ air masses originate from the poles.
____________ air masses originate from the poles.
The ___________ risk category is characterized isolated seve…
The ___________ risk category is characterized isolated severe thunderstorms, limited duration, winds 40 – 60 mph, hail up to 1”, and low tornado risk.
The Saffir-Simpson scale uses a 1 to 5 rating system and is…
The Saffir-Simpson scale uses a 1 to 5 rating system and is based on which threat(s) or characteristic within a hurricane?
Westerly winds move to the _________.
Westerly winds move to the _________.