Assessments-GLG-112 (1184-1751) GEOLOGIC DISAS Take Test: Section 10. Quiz: Hurr

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Assessments-GLG-112 (1184-1751) GEOLOGIC DISAS Take Test: Section 10. Quiz: Hurricanes a QUESTION 1 1 points The risk associated with severe weather is generally.... a. precived based on peoples experience. b. as told by government agencies. c. based on the weather channel d. the newspaper article they have read QUESTION 2 1 points SaveA Thunderstorms are caused by.. a. cold, moist falling air Ob, cold, dry rising air Oc. warm, moist rising air Od. warm, dry falling air. QUESTION 3 1 points Save Ans Tornados are caused by... Oa. dust devils Ob.curcumpolar vortices Oc. hail Od. extreme wind shear in the lower atmosphere QUESTION 4 1 points Save Answer What causes lightning.. Oa. wrath of God O b. electrical wires and power lines Oc. a discharge of electricity Od. friction between air and ground QUESTION 5 1 points Save Anawer Click Save and Submit to save and submit. Click Save All Answers to save all answers. Save All Answers Close Window Save and Submit

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1. B Meteorologists tells about the severe weather as any kind of the weather that may cause risks to life, property.

2. C thunderstorm is caused by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air in the atmosphere

3.D It is strong, turbulent column of air, moving fast and keeping in contact with the earth's surface

4. C - When the positive and negative charges grow large enough, a giant spark - lightning - occurs between the two charges within the cloud

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