Describe the temperature, pressure, wind, and precipitation characteristics of the eye and eye wall of a hurricane
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Clouds: Clouds bands become deeper toward the center of the hurricane. Precip: Rainfall becomes more intense under each cloud band. Pressure and wind speed: Air pressure decreases gradually in the outer portions of the hurricane but intensifies rapidly toward the center of the hurricane. Temperature: Near the surface, temperatures increase only slightly toward the eye. Aloft, however, temperatures exceed those of the surroundings by about 10°C (18°F).
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A. Relative humidity will decrease. B. Water holding capacity will decrease. C. Specific humidity will decrease.
One landform that is caused by erosion from running water is a
A. U-shaped valley. B. sand dune. C. waterfall. D. mountain.
Coastal flooding is not as deadly as earthquakes. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is NOT a primary consideration in establishing fire risk for an area?
a. temperature b. vegetation c. the amount of available firefighting resources d. topography e. weather patterns