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A storm _______ is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm that is higher than any predicted astronomical tides.
Group of answer choicessurgetsunami
flood
tornado2. A storm tide is a combination of what two variables?
Group of answer choicesstorm surge and astronomical tidestorm surge and tsunami
tsunami and astronomical tide
None of these responses are true.
. What two forces create a storm surge, and what are their respective percentage contributions to any storm surge?
Group of answer choicesA pressure-driven surge accounts for 5% of the storm surge, and a wind-driven surge accounts for 95% of a storm surge.A pressure-driven surge accounts for 95% of the storm surge, and a wind-driven surge accounts for 5% of a storm surge.
A pressure-driven surge accounts for 35% of the storm surge, and a wind-driven surge accounts for 65% of a storm surge.
Any of these answers could be true.
4. Why might a category 4 storm hitting Louisiana coastline create a 20-foot storm surge, while the same hurricane hitting Miami Beach in Florida create only a 9-foot storm surge?
5. Water weighs approximately_____pounds per cubic ____.
Group of answer choices1700; yard1000; yard
500; yard
1700; meters
. What two areas are especially susceptible to salt water intrusions from a storm surge?
Group of answer choicesEsturies and bayousRivers and dams
lakes and streams
only coastal lagoons
7. To the left of the NOAA icon is the map’s key. What color is used to represent a storm tide that is 12 to 15 feet above normal?
Group of answer choicesYellowRed
Blue
Black
8. Use the “>” button to advance the SLOSH simulation to 09/09/1990 at 00:00:00 UTC. Describe the effect the barrier islands are having with respect to the Galveston Bay.
9. Use the “>” button to advance the SLOSH simulation to 09/09/1900 at 02:30:00 UTC. Notice that the hurricane center has just made landfall on the southern tip of the Galveston barrier island. The city of Galveston, on the northern tip of the island, is now experiencing a storm tide of how many feet? Hint: Ignore the dark blue pixels beneath the Galveston star and concentrate on the water off the island).
Group of answer choices12 to 15 feet1 to 2 feet
20 to 25 feet
30 to 40 feet
10. On 09/09/1900 at 02:30:00 UTC, what quadrant of the Galveston Hurricane had the highest storm tide?
Group of answer choices
NESE
NW
SW
11. Describe the storm tide in the SW quadrant of the Galvenston Hurricane on 09/09/1990 at 02:30:00 UTC.
12. Based on the temperature of the ocean currents off the Pacific and Atlantic coasts
(Figure 7.13), why do we find much greater tropical storm development in the Atlantic
Ocean influencing the United States? Why don’t we see many in California? Explain your
responses in two to three sentences. (attached photo bellow)
13. Complete Table 7.2 by determining the storm category (the far-right column) based on
the wind speed by referencing Table 7.1. attached bellow
14. What relationship do you notice between pressure and wind speed? attached bellow
15. a. In one sentence, describe the location of Tornado Alley refer to attached picture
b. Conduct some internet research on major air masses over the United States. What influence do you think the colliding air masses have on the high probability of tornadoes occurring in Tornado Alley? Explain your response in one to two sentences.
c. Use Your Critical Thinking Skills: Why do you think California has so few tornadoes? Explain your response in one to two sentences.
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