Quiz
Our Hazardous Environments: Final Exam Practice Test
Questions in this quiz (153)
1The Wilson Cycle
- Ais the process of creating, moving, and destroying tectonic plates.
- Bis the process of water shifting from oceans to the land.
- Cis the process of cooling liquid rock into solid rock.
- Dis the process of mitigating damages from natural hazards.
2Which of the following locations are not at risk for hurricanes?
- AFlorida
- BCalifornia
- CLouisiana
- DTexas
- EAll of the above
3The Hawaiian Islands are an example of:
- ADiverging plates
- BTransform Fault Boundary
- CTwo Continental plates converging
- DTwo Ocean plates converging
- EHot Spots
4Which of the following is not one of the Geological Cycles?
- AThe Biogeochemical Cycle
- BThe Rock Cycle
- CThe Hydrologic Cycle
- DKreb's Cycle
- EThe Tectonic Cycle
5Which earthquake scale would be most appropriate to describe historic earthquakes where seismography records are not available?
- AThe Richter Scale
- BThe Warren Intensity Scale
- CThe Fujita Scale
- DThe Moment Magnitude Scale
- EThe Modified Mercalli Scale
6Beofre a Tsunami arrives, the sea level often drops exposing the seafloor.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7Which of the following best describes a fault?
- AA place on the Earth where there is a giant chasm usually filled with magma.
- BA place on Earth where the continent meets the ocean.
- CA place on the Earth where there are caves or large holes hidden under the ground.
- DA place on Earth where there are giant gaps or canyons.
- EA place on the Earth where there is a break and both pieces are sliding against each other.
8Which of the following constitutes a prediction rather than a forecast for a natural event?
- ALandslides are expected in the Tacoma, WA area throughout the weekend.
- BTremors from an earthquake may cause damage to poorly built structures.
- CAn 4.5 magnitude earthquake will occur in Tacoma, WA on August 15, 2006 at 2pm.
- DFour to five inches of rain may fall with the category 2 storm off the coast of Alabama.
- EThere is a 50% chance of thunderstorms in the Seattle region on Saturday.
9Which of the following hazards are not related to tsunamis?
- AEarthquakes
- BVolcanic Activity
- CAsteroids
- DHurricanes
- EErosion
10The Indonesian Tsunami caused a catastrophe around the Indian Ocean because
- ABuildings were not built to withstand a tsunami
- BTsunamis had never been recorded in that area.
- CThe earthquake that produced it was very big.
- DThere was no warning system to alert people to evacuate.
- EThe earthquake that produced it was associated with a Subduction Zone.
11Which of the following areas of the United States are not at risk for any natural disaster?
- ADetroit, MI
- BMiami, FL
- CNew York, NY
- DSan Francisco, CA
- EAll areas of the United States are at risk for some kind of natural disaster
12Malthus predicted a crisis point in societies when population outgrew what?
- AGreen Spaces
- BFood Production
- CEnergy Production
- DNatural Resources
13How many earthquakes are there every year?
- AAbout 10
- BAbout 100
- CAbout 1,000
- DAbout 10,000
- EAbout 1,000,000
14Which of the following would not be part of the Tectonic Cycle?
- AHurricanes
- BVolcanoes
- CMountain Building
- DEarthquakes
- EContinental formation
15The Himalayas are associated with which of the following plate boundaries?
- ADivergent
- BTransform Fault
- CContinent-continent convergence
- DOcean-continental convergence
- EOcean-ocean convergence
16in which of the following faults does the hanging wall move down relative to the footwall?
- AThrust Fault
- BBlind Fault
- CNormal Fault
- DStrike Slip Fault
- EReverse Fault
17Earthquakes of magnitude 8 or higher are extremely rare events.
- ATrue
- BFalse
18The Demographic Transition Model (presented in the discussion group) argues that countries advance when what changes?
- AFood sources become safe
- BWomen become educated
- CSociety begins living longer
- DChildren become expensive
19Which of the following regions has the least risk from Tsunamis?
- AAtlantic Coast of United States
- BPacific Northwest Coast of United States
- CJapan
- DNortheast Coast of the Indian Ocean
- EHawaii
20Why don't boats in the open ocean notice a Tsunami approaching?
- ATsunami waves don't break and therefore won't be noticed by boats.
- BBoats will usually mistake the large waves for tidal waves and not recognize them as Tsunami.
- CThe statement isn't true. Tsunami waves are always noticed by boats in the open ocean.
- DTsunamis are too small in amplitude in the open ocean and the distance between crests is too large for boats to notice its passing.
- EBecause Tsunamis are produced by earthquakes, the boats are probably still recovering from the initial tremors to notice a change in the waves.
21Malthusian Geographers accurately predicted the collapse of primitive societies.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the Earth from inside to outside?
- Ainner core, outer core, crust, mantle
- Binner core, outer core, mantle, crust
- Cinner core, mantle, outer core, crust
- Dcrust, inner core, outer core, mantel
- Emantle, inner core, crust, outer core
23Earthquakes around the world are extremely rare events.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24What would be the correct relationship between the crust and the lithosphere?
- AThe lithosphere is liquid, whereas the crust is solid.
- BThe lithosphere sits on top of the crust.
- CThe lithosphere contains both the oceans on the continents, the crust only includes continents.
- DThe crust sits on top of the lithosphere.
- EThe lithosphere and the crust are the same thing.
25The location of the actual break in the rocks that cause an earthquake is called the
- Afocus.
- Brumble strip.
- Ceqicenter.
- Dbreakaway zone.
- EMordor.
26Which of the following is not an effect of Earthquakes?
- AVolcanoes
- BGround Rupture
- CFires
- DLiquefaction
- EDisease
27Which of the following statements is false about the magnitude of earthquakes?
- AAn earthquake of magnitude 3 on the scale is only slightly bigger than a 2.
- BMagnitudes of earthquakes are based on powers of ten.
- CThe Richter Scale and Moment Magnitude scales are used to describe the magnitude of an earthquake.
- DGreat earthquakes can have a magnitude of 8 or higher.
- EOver a million earthquakes of magnitude 2-2.9 is felt per year.
28The idea that Earth processes operated the same in the past as they do today is called what?
- A Uniformitarianism
- BHistoricalism
- CThe Principle of Nature
- DThe Scientific Model
29Which of the following is used to calculate risk?
- AProbability of event
- BAmount of damage to roads and bridges
- CAmount of property damage expected
- DNumber of deaths possible
- EAll of the above ore used to calculate risk
30The crust of Earth is considered the thinnest layer of Earth.
- ATrue
- BFalse
31Natural hazards are predictable to some degree.
- ATrue
- BFalse
32What is the difference between the inner and outer core of the Earth?
- AThe inner core is made from magma and the outer core is metal
- BThe inner core is liquid and the outer core is solid
- CThe inner core is cool and the outer core is hot.
- DThe inner core is solid and the outer core is liquid.
- EThe inner core is hot and the outer core is cool.
33What causes earthquakes in San Francisco?
- ADip-slip faults from Subduction
- BThese are intraplate earthquakes
- CTransform faults
- DDip-slip faults from convergent plate boundaries
- EDip-slip faults from from divergent plate boundaries.
34Some kind of natural disaster is possible for almost every region of the United States.
- ATrue
- BFalse
35All earthquakes can cause Tsunami to form in the ocean.
- ATrue
- BFalse
36Catastrophe and Disasters differ in the magnitude of the effect of the Hazard.
- ATrue
- BFalse
37Why don't earthquakes on Transform Faults trigger tsunamis?
- AThe earthquakes don't move fast enough
- BThe earthquakes aren't strong enough
- CThe earthquakes don't horizontally displace the water in the ocean
- DThe earthquakes don't vertically displace the water in the ocean
- EThe earthquakes aren't in the ocean
38Which of the following is false about the shaking from earthquakes?
- APlaces closer to the epicenter experience greater ground shaking
- BSeismographs very far from the epicenter can detect shaking
- CThe type of soil can affect the amount of shaking that is felt during an earthquake
- DThe direction to the epicenter can affect the amount of shaking
- EDeeper earthquakes cause greater ground shaking
39During subduction, one plate sinks under another tectonic plate.
- ATrue
- BFalse
40S-waves cannot move through liquids or gasses.
- ATrue
- BFalse
41Which of the following cannot produce Tsunamis?
- ASubduction Zone Earthquakes
- BVolcano Collapse
- CAsteroids
- DSubmarine Landslides
- ETransform Fault Earthquakes
42Which of the following cannot produce Tsunamis?
- ASubduction Zone Earthquakes
- BVolcano Collapse
- CAsteroids
- DSubmarine Landslides
- ETransform Fault Earthquakes
43The asthenosphere layer of the Earth is liquid.
- ATrue
- BFalse
44What is the importance of the notion that "hazards are repetitive"?
- AHazards keep happening constantly in an area, so people already know how to react to them.
- BWe need to look to the past events to understand what is probable for the future.
- CIf something has already happened, like a volcanic eruption, then we won't need to worry about it.
- DNew events will probably happen exactly like old ones, so we need to be prepared.
- EAll of the above
45Does human activity affect the magnitude of tsunamis?
- ANo. Human activity does not increase or decrease the wave amplitude.
- BYes. Human structures on the shoreline increase the wave amplitude.
- CYes. Global warming is causing an increase in frequency and magnitude of tsunamis.
- DYes. Human use of the water decreases the wave amplitude.
- EYes. Human use of the water increases the wave amplitude.
46How quickly do faults slip?
- AMillimeters per year.
- BMillimeters per minute.
- CMillimeters per second.
- DMillimeters per day.
- EFaults don't ever slip.
47Which of the following places in the United States do not see earthquake hazards?
- ALas Vegas, NV
- BLos Angeles, CA
- CSt. Louis, MO
- DSeattle, WA
- EMinneapolis, MN
48The amount of shaking that is felt from an earthquake depends on what?
- ADepth of focus.
- BDirection of the epicenter.
- CLocation with respect to the epicenter.
- DEarth materials through which the waves move.
- EAll of the above.
49Natural Hazards differ from Disasters in that
- Anatural hazards have the potential to impact human life.
- Bnaturals disasters refer to the effects of a hazard on a particular area at a particular time.
- Cdisasters mostly refer to hazards created by people.
- Dnatural hazards only refer to earthquakes and volcanoes.
50The inside of the Earth is composed of layers that have different properties.
- ATrue
- BFalse
51Why do many demographers argue that an increased human population will help with natural hazards?
- AA higher population decreases the density of people living in hazardous environments.
- BA higher population increases the amount of money spent researching the problems.
- CA higher population decrease the probability of being hit by a natural disaster.
- DA higher population increase the number of people working to solve the problems.
52If you live on the 100 year floodplan, it means that you will only have a flood once every 100 years.
- ATrue
- BFalse
53Where is Krakatoa?
- AIndonesia
- BIceland
- CItaly
- DThe Philippines
54What is the term for the location in which a river ends?
- AHead
- BFinger
- CMouth
- DFoot
55Which of the following volcano types are found in the United States?
- AShield volcanoes
- BComposite Cones
- CCalderas
- DCinder cones
- EAll of the above are found in the United States
56Which is not a location where volcanoes are found?
- APacific Northwest United States
- BAlaska
- CYellowstone National Park
- DHawaii
- E Central United States
57On which of the following plate boundaries are volcanoes not typically found?
- AContinental Rifts
- BSubduction Zones
- CTransform Faults
- DVolcanoes are found on all plate boundaries
- EMid-ocean ridges.
58What is the difference between magma and lava?
- AMagma is found below the surface, Lava is found on the surface.
- BMagma is found on the ocean floor, lava is found on land surface.
- CThere is no difference between magma and lava.
- DMagma is molten rock, Lava is hot rock and water.
- EMagma is black, Lava is red.
59Which river would have the highest gradient?
- ARivers near their floodplains.
- BRivers moving down mountains.
- CRivers in gentle valleys.
- DRivers flowing into dams.
- ERivers near the ocean.
60Caves form in places where giant bubbles were present in the lava that formed the earth's crust.
- ATrue
- BFalse
61A Karst environment is typically classified by which type of bedrock?
- ACoal
- BSandstone
- CGranite
- DBasalt
- ELimestone
62Which US economy has the largest economy and, thus, the greatest ability to recover from a disaster?
- AFlorida
- BCalifornia
- CHawaii
- DNew York
63Which of the following loads would make a river appear murky or dirty?
- ABed Load
- BDissolved Load
- CStructural Load
- DBuoyant Load
- ESuspended Load
64Which of the following statements about sinkholes is not true?
- ASinkholes are common in Florida.
- BSinkholes are usually found in remote and swampy areas.
- CSinkholes are a widespread and costly hazard in the US.
- DSinkholes can cause damage to roads and bridges.
- ESinkholes can reveal themselves during times of drought.
65If you see a steep cliff with piles of rocks at the bottom, what kind of mass wasting do you think has occured?
- ADebris Flow
- BFall
- CSlump
- DCreep
- EAvalanche
66What is mass wasting?
- ALoss of mass during chemical weathering.
- BRecycling of materials to make slopes
- CMovement of sediment downshore due to currents
- DLand lost to volcanic eruptions
- EDownslope movement of rock
67Would adding mass to the top of a slope in the form of houses or buildings make the mass or less likely to slide?
- AIt would make it less likely to slide because the houses make the slope less steep.
- BIt would make it more likely to slide because the houses add weight to the slope making it more unstable.
- CIt would not make a difference either way.
- Dit would make it less likely to slide because the houses would add pressure on the slope keeping it stable.
- EIt would make it more likely to slide because the houses would make the slope more steep.
68Which of the following locations are not at risk from floods?
- ATexas
- BPennsylvania
- CWashington
- DNorth Dakota
- EAll of the U.S. have some risk of floods.
69All slopes have potential for mass wasting of some type.
- ATrue
- BFalse
70Which of the following was not a hazard associated with the explosion of Mt. St. Helens?
- ALandslide
- BPyroclastic Flow
- CAsh Fall
- DMudslide
- EAll of the above were associated with Mt. St. Helens.
71Rivers make excellent borders because they provide stability.
- ATrue
- BFalse
72Slumps tend to slide along clay-rich layers.
- ATrue
- BFalse
73Living near a dam is very safe because you will never have to worry about flooding.
- ATrue
- BFalse
74Which of the following loads are most likely to consist of heavy rocks and boulders?
- ABuoyant Load
- BSuspended Load
- CBed Load
- DStructural Load
- EDissolved Load
75Shield volcanoes are most dangerous volcanoes because they are so big.
- ATrue
- BFalse
76What is the best description of the "10-year flood"?
- Aa flood that has a 10% chance of occurring each year.
- Ba flood that can occur only once every 10 years.
- Ca flood that lasts for approximately 10 years.
- Da flood that occurred within the last 10 years.
77Which of the following is the most rapid form of mass wasting?
- AEarthflow
- BSlump
- CRock Slide
- DAvalanche
- ERock Fall
78What type of river channel is characterized by multiple channels and gravel bars?
- APooling
- BBraided
- CMeandering
- DRifling
79What is Karst Topography?
- AA type of landscape that is mostly frozen and snow covered.
- BA type of landscape characterized by glacial deposits.
- CA flat surface used mostly for farming.
- DA ragged surface characterized by caves and sinkholes.
- EA type of landscape characterized by marshes and wetlands.
80Which of the following human activities can decrease the incidence of mass wasting?
- AImproving drainage from the slope
- BGrading surfaces to increase the slope
- CCutting in to the base of slopes in order to build houses
- DRoad construction on the slope
- ERemoving vegetation such as trees and grass from the slope.
81Mid-ocean volcanism produces what type of rock?
- ATephra
- BBasalt
- CAndesite
- DRhyotlite
82Based on hegemonic theory, how is global peace achieved?
- AWhen two countries dominate.
- BWhen multiple countries debate policies.
- CWhen one country dominates.
- DWhen more than two countries dominate.
83Appalachian mining does not cause subsidence.
- ATrue
- BFalse
84Which of the following natural hazards is the number 1 disaster in the United States in the past century?
- AVolcanoes
- BHurricanes
- CFloods
- DLightning
- EEarthquakes
85Where are the majority of the active volcanoes in the United States?
- AWashington, Oregon and California
- BAlaska
- CWyoming and Idaho
- DHawaii
- EThere are NO active volcanoes in the United States
86Mauna Loa in Hawaii is an example of which type of volcano?
- ACinder Cone
- BComposite Volcano
- CVolcanic Dome
- DShield Volcano
- EStratovolcano
87What is subsidence?
- AA swelling of the ground surface
- BA drop in groundwater level prior to an earthquake
- CA sinking of the ground surface
- DA slumping of the ground surface
- EAn increase air pressure at high elevations
88Where does a meandering river run the fastest?
- ANear the point bars
- BAlong the floodplain
- CAt the mouth of the river
- DOn the outside of a bend
- EOn the inside of a bend
89What should you do during a flood?
- ADrive your car through water to get to safety.
- BSwim across water to a safer location.
- CGo to a bridge and watch the water rise.
- DMove to higher ground away from the river.
- EWade into the water to see how deep it really is.
90Which of the following statements are not true of avalanches?
- AAvalanches can be caused by vibrations.
- BThe incidence of avalanches depends on the temperature of the snow.
- CIncidences of avalanches depends on the shape of the snow.
- DAvalanches tend to follow the same paths.
- EAvalanches are very rare.
91What is the role of a drainage basin?
- ASoil in a drainage basin is very permeable and flood waters can drain into them instead of going into larger rivers.
- BSoil in a drainage basin is very impermeable and water is held there to evaporate instead of going into larger rivers.
- CDrainage basins contain an intricate series of underground tunnels that drain water into the ocean.
- DWater from rivers or streams drain into the basin.
- EWater from the basin drains into the rivers or streams.
92Why is Los Angeles so massive?
- AThe pleasant climate brought in too many people too quickly.
- BEarthquake codes prevent tall buildings.
- CThe residents are wealthier and require more space.
- DPoor city planning.
93What is the name of the most active volcano in the United States?
- AMt. Etna
- BKilauea
- CYellowstone
- DMt. St. Helens
94What is the most important element that tends to drive mass wasting events?
- AHuman Activity
- BHeat
- CWater
- DClimate
- ECarbon Dioxide
95What is the most important element that tends to drive mass wasting events?
- AHuman Activity
- BHeat
- CWater
- DClimate
- ECarbon Dioxide
96Currently, who is the global hegemon?
- ARussia
- BThe United States
- CThe United Kingdom
- DIran
97Snow avalanche usually move down chutes that have previously produced avalanches, making it easier to predict where an avalanche will occur.
- ATrue
- BFalse
98What is the floodplain?
- AA flat area adjacent to the river carved out by rivers.
- BThe steep sides of the river that holds in the water.
- CEarthen mounds that run parallel to the river and hold the water in during floods.
- DA flat area that rivers move to when they come down from a steep mountain.
- EThe area around the river that is the limit to how far it will ever flood.
99What is the floodplain?
- AA flat area adjacent to the river carved out by rivers.
- BThe steep sides of the river that holds in the water.
- CEarthen mounds that run parallel to the river and hold the water in during floods.
- DA flat area that rivers move to when they come down from a steep mountain.
- EThe area around the river that is the limit to how far it will ever flood.
100Which of the following is the slowest mass wasting process?
- AAvalanche
- BEarth flow
- CCreep
- DSlump
- EFall
101Which of the following is the slowest mass wasting process?
- AAvalanche
- BEarth flow
- CCreep
- DSlump
- EFall
102Volcanoes contribute to global warming.
- ATrue
- BFalse
103Why are composite volcanoes dangerous?
- AThey are associated with higher viscosity magma
- BThey produce a lot of pyroclastic materials
- CThey erupt gasses and ash into the atmosphere
- DThey have dormant periods between eruptions
- EAll of the above are reasons why composite volcanoes are dangerous
104Which describes how geyser erupts?
- ABefore volcanoes erupt, magma pushes groundwater out and up through openings in the ground.
- BThe air becomes cool at night and hot ground water is pulled into the cool air.
- CGas in magma is released and pushes groundwater up through a volcano vent.
- DHot rocks heat groundwater, it boils, expands and pushes through openings in the ground.
- EGroundwater heats underground rocks, it cools, expands and pushes through openings in the ground.
105Social sciences are just like hard sciences in that concrete laws are created.
- ATrue
- BFalse
106Which of the following is not a coastal hazard?
- ACoastline erosion
- BEarthquakes
- CStorm surge
- DTsunamis
- EStrong coastal currents
107Which of the following is not a coastal hazard?
- ACoastline erosion
- BEarthquakes
- CStorm surge
- DTsunamis
- EStrong coastal currents
108What is the primary difference between a Tropical Depression and a Tropical Storm?
- AStorm surge amount
- BCloud height
- CAmount of rain
- DAmount of spin
- EWind speed
109Which of the following statements is true about coastlines?
- ACoastlines are the place where the continental crust meets the ocean crust.
- BCoastlines are constantly changing in shape and length.
- CCoastlines shape and length always stays the same.
- DCoastlines are always wide and sandy.
- ECoastlines are at the boundaries of different plates.
110Which of the following statements is true about coastlines?
- ACoastlines are the place where the continental crust meets the ocean crust.
- BCoastlines are constantly changing in shape and length.
- CCoastlines shape and length always stays the same.
- DCoastlines are always wide and sandy.
- ECoastlines are at the boundaries of different plates.
111Cyclone is a word used to describe storms that are particularly intense.
- ATrue
- BFalse
112What are clouds made from?
- AOxygen gas
- BHydrogen gas
- CExhaust from power plants
- DSmoke and other particles
- EWater, vapor, and ice.
113Why does Europe have a more moderate winter than the United States?
- AEurope's winter air mass is tropical
- BEurope's winter air mass is continental
- CEurope's winter air mass is polar
- DEurope's winter air mass is maritime
114Why does Europe have a more moderate winter than the United States?
- AEurope's winter air mass is tropical
- BEurope's winter air mass is continental
- CEurope's winter air mass is polar
- DEurope's winter air mass is maritime
115What does the Fujita Scale use to classify tornadoes?
- AWind Speed
- BHail size
- CAmount of damage
- DFunnel diameter
- ETemperature of the core
116Scientifically speaking, what causes thunder?
- AA bolt of lightening creating a void in the air
- BA fast updraft of air from frontal movement
- CAir masses colliding at high elevations
- DThor
117Which of the following air masses is the coldest on Earth?
- AmP
- BcA
- CcAA
- DcP
118Where is the calmest part of the storm?
- AEye
- BEye walls
- CRain bands
- DJust outside the rain bands
- EIn the northwest corner of the storm
119Who said religion is the opium of society
- ADarwin
- BNewton
- CMarx
- DAristotle
120Which way do winds around a Low Pressure in the Northern Hemisphere blow?
- ANorthwest
- BLandward
- CClockwise
- DCounter-clockwise
- ENortheast
121Which way do winds around a Low Pressure in the Northern Hemisphere blow?
- ANorthwest
- BLandward
- CClockwise
- DCounter-clockwise
- ENortheast
122Hurricanes in the tropical Atlantic Ocean tend to originate as
- Aminor perturbations of the jet stream
- Btyphoons off the Iberian Peninsula
- Cmajor pressure lows over the equatorial ocean
- Dthunder storms in the sahara
123You notice the tree leaves flipping over from the sudden rising of the air in your backyard. What should you expect?
- AHail
- BRain
- CCold Winds
- DWarm Winds
124What is the difference between Eustatic and Relative sea level?
- AEustatic refers to the global sea level; Relative refers to local sea level near land
- BEustatic refers to sea levels that are advantageous for shipping; Relative sea level refers to high and low tides
- CThere is no difference between them
- DEustatic refers to sea levels that don't change; Relative refers to local sea level
- EEustatic refers to global sea level; Relative refers to sea levels with respect to mid-ocean ridges.
125Race characteristics so not matter in the United States and allows for rational discussions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
126Which organization is a staunch advocate for animals and against animal testing, in all forms?
- ANCAA
- BPETA
- CWILDAid
- DWWF
127Water moving paralell to the shore is called
- ASand drift
- BLongshore drift
- CLongshore current
- DRip current
- EBeach drift
128Air moves from high pressure to low pressure, creating winds.
- ATrue
- BFalse
129What drives the movement of wind?
- AFriction
- BGravity
- CEarth's internal heat
- DPressure differences
- EThe Coriolis force
130Which of the following places has the lowest risk for hurricanes
- AFlorida
- BSouth Carolina
- CCalifornia
- DNew Jersey
- ELouisiana
131The size of waves depends on which of the following?
- AWind speed
- BLength of time the wind blows
- CDistance the wind blows over surface
- DFetch
- EAll of the above
132What does the Saffir-Simpson Scale us to classify hurricanes?
- ARain amount
- BDuration of rain
- CStorm Surge
- DCentral core temperature
133What is a tropical Typhoon?
- AA tropical cyclone in the Northern Atlantic
- BA tropical cyclone in Western Pacific (Japan)
- CA tornado with hail
- DA name for a hurricane once it makes landfall
- EAn extratropical cyclone that moves up a coastline
134Native Americans (Cree and Seminole) used what to determine if a hurricane as on the horizon and when the hurricane as over?
- AClouds
- BTidal differences
- CAn ibis bird
- Dtreee leaves
135What type of front invovlves fast moving thunderstorms and severe weather?
- AStationary front
- BWarm front
- COccluded Front
- DCold front
- ENone of the above
136Which of the following are true bout thunderstorms?
- AThunderstorms are common in the late afternoon during summer
- BThunderstorms are frequent in Florida and the Midwest United States
- CThunderstorms are associated with lightning
- DThunderstorms are usually associated with Cold Fronts
- EAll of the above are true of thunderstorms
137Which of the following hard stabilizations are built parallel to shore on land to protect cliffs or bluffs?
- ABreakwaters
- BBeach norishment
- CSeawalls
- DJetties
- EGroins
138Which of the following coastlines are at risk from Coastal Hazards?
- AThe Oregon coastlines on the Pacific Ocean
- BThe Louisiana coastlines on the Gulf of Mexico
- CThe Ohio coastlines on Lake Erie
- DThe Florida coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean
- EAll of the above are at risk of some coastal hazard
139What type of air mass is associated ith the great deserts of the world (Sahara, Outback, etc.)?
- AmT
- BcT
- CmE
- DcE
140What type of front has cold air moving into warm air?
- ACold front
- BWarm front
- COccluded front
- DStationary front
- EAll of the above
141Temperature inversion are so dangerous because
- Athey destabalize the air, causing flight problems.
- Bthey allow for pollution to become trapped next to the earth.
- Cthey aid in tornado formations
- Dthey create unstable weather
142Hurricanes receive their energy from what?
- Athe Sahara desert
- Bwarm summer winds
- Cwarm ocean water
- Darm solar radiation
143What is a storm surge?
- AA large amount of rainfall
- BA large amount of wind
- CA large increase in sea level
- DA sudden increase in wind
- EA sudden increase in rainfall
144The law states researchers must do what in order to use animals test subjects?
- Aget approval from their local jurisdiction
- Bprovide documentation about the need of the study
- Cminimize discomfort
- DOnly select certain types of animals
145From our discussion group presentations, irrational behaviors and thoughts often occur when people practice which of the following?
- Anationalism
- Bwealth
- Creligion
- Dsports
146Which of the following is an anticyclone?
- AA Nor'Easter
- BHigh pressure system
- CLow pressure system
- DA hurricane
147What is the correct order of Tropical Cyclone development (least to most developed)?
- AHurricane, Tropical Depression, Tropical Disturbance
- BTropical Depression, Tropical Disturbance, Tropical Storm, Hurricane
- CTropical Storm, Tropical Depression, Tropical Disturbance, Hurricane
- DHurricane, Tropical Storm, Tropical Disturbance, Tropical Depression.
- ETropical Disturbance, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Hurricane
148Which of the following hard stabilization is built in an effort to protect boats in the harbor?
- ABreakwaters
- BGroins
- CBeach Nourishment
- DSeawalls
- EJetties
149Religious institutions are more restrictive than public institutions when it comes to animal testing.
- ATrue
- BFalse
150Which type of mass brings bitterly cold air in the United States during the winter months?
- AmP
- BcP
- CcA
- DmA
151At exactly what latitude would one find polar air?
- A0 degrees
- B66 degrees
- C90 degrees
- D23 degrees
152Which type of air mass dominates Georgia's summer months?
- AcT
- BmE
- CmT
- DcE
153Which part of the atmosphere are the clouds found?
- AMesosphere
- BTroposphere
- CStratosphere
- DThermosphere
- EAsthenosphere
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