The terms typhoon and cyclone refer to the initial weaker stages in the development of a hurricane.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2On a windy day, you would expect to record warmer daytime and warmer nighttime temperatures than on a day with calm winds.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3In the tropics, the noon sun is always high in the sky; therefore, diurnal and seasonal changes in temperature are small.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4The thermometer that has a small barbell-shaped index marker in the bore is called a(n) ____ thermometer.
A) bimetallic
B) maximum
C) electrical
D) minimum
Question 5Scientists have tried to modify hurricanes by ____.
A) placing an oil slick over the ocean water and igniting it
B) seeding the hurricanes with silver iodide
C) igniting large smoke bombs in the eye of the storm
D) seeding the hurricanes with hair-thin pieces of aluminum called chaff
Question 6Which instrument obtains air temperature by measuring emitted infrared energy?
A) radiometer
B) bimetallic thermometer
C) electrical resistance thermometer
D) thermograph
Question 7Which event indicates that a hurricane will likely strike your area between 24 to 48 hours before the storm arrives?
A) a hurricane watch issued by the National Hurricane Center
B) a hurricane warning issued by the National Hurricane Center
C) easterly or northeasterly winds with speeds in excess of 30 knots
D) a rapid drop in temperature and heavy rains
Question 8An instrument that measures temperature and records it on a piece of record paper is called a ____.
A) minimum thermometer
B) thermistor
C) thermograph
D) maximum thermometer
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