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 _________.
A tornado watch means a tornado has been reported by a train…
A tornado watch means a tornado has been reported by a trained spotter or law enforcement or has been indicated by Doppler radar. A tornado warning is an advisory issued when conditions are generally in place for tornadic storms over a period of time.
____________ ocean currents typically travel from the equato…
____________ ocean currents typically travel from the equator towards the poles and generally exist on the east coast of continents.
When designing a visual aid, which of the following is not a…
When designing a visual aid, which of the following is not a principle for designing a visual aid?
Charlene’s speech is laced with words such as we, us, and ou…
Charlene’s speech is laced with words such as we, us, and our. Why is Charlene using these terms?