Please answer the following questions, thanks. Q1. Which one of the following st
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Please answer the following questions, thanks.
Q1. Which one of the following statements about the ‘Atmospheric Rivers’ is correct?
a) The Atmospheric Rivers (AR) phenomenon is unique only in the western United States.
b) The megastorms resulting from Atmospheric Rivers (AR) typically last 6 months.
c) The Atmospheric rivers originate from tropics.
d) The Atmospheric rivers are typically located 10 miles above the surface and this is why
they are difficult to monitor.
Q.2 The Atmospheric Rivers are typically ___________ miles wide, extending for ___________ of
miles, and are found around roughly about ____________ above the ocean.
Q3. The article describes the big state-wide storm that occurred in 1861-62. Geological studies
suggest that storms of this magnitude have roughly occurred on average every _______ years
over the last 2000 years.
Q4. The Atmospheric Rivers that affect the western United States, predominantly move from
a) west to east
b) east to west
c) north to south
d) south to north
Explanation / Answer
Answer 1: a) The Atmospheric Rivers(AR) phenomenon is unique only in the western United States.
Explanation : An atmospheric river (AR) is a flowing column of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere responsible for producing significant levels of rain and snow, especially in the western United States. It transports most of the water vapor outside of the tropics.
Answer 2: The Atmospheric Rivers are typically 250-375 miles wide, extending for 500-750 of miles, and are found around roughly about 3000 feet above the ocean.
Answer 3: The article describes the big state-wide storm that occurred in 1861-62. Geological studies
suggest that storms of this magnitude have roughly occurred on average every 500 years
over the last 2000 years.
Answer 4: a) West to East.