Which of the following is the least likely characteristic of an easterly wave?

Which of the following is the least likely characteristic of an easterly wave?
   a. moves from east to west
   b. has converging winds on its western side
   c. showers and thunderstorms may be found on its eastern side
   d. indicates a region of lower-than-average pressure
   e. is a tropical wave

Q. 2

Streamlines on a weather map depict
   a. water temperature.
   b. pressure.
   c. wind flow.
   d. dew point.
   e. ocean currents.

Q. 3

Before hurricanes and tropical storms were assigned names, they were identified according to their latitude and longitude.
   a. True
   b. False

Q. 4

A visible satellite image can be important in determining whether a developing hurricane will continue to strengthen.
   a. True
   b. False

Q. 5

Streamlines, rather than isobars, are used on surface weather maps in the tropics because they show where surface air converges and diverges.
   a. True
   b. False

Q. 6

If the circumstances are right, it is possible for a hurricane to form over land.
   a. True
   b. False

Q. 7

Most hurricanes move westward over tropical waters.
   a. True
   b. False