Why has Doppler radar been very valuable in preventing loss of life by tornadoes?
A) It can detect the speed of a thunderstorm to allow accurate forecasting of arrival time of a tornado and its track.
B) It can detect development of thunderstorm rotation and mesocyclone formation associated with tornadoes.
C) It can detect hail moving through the thunderstorm, allowing hail forecasts and its association with tornadoes.
D) It can "see through" heavy rain and directly image tornadoes embedded in thunderstorms with heavy rain.
B
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a. ?shorter periods and higher wave speeds b. ?shorter periods and lower wave speeds c. ?longer periods and lower wave speeds d. ?generally similar periods and wave speeds e. ?longer periods and higher wave speeds
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A) well mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection) B) well mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly C) poorly mixed; thermal motions (i.e., convection) D) poorly mixed; the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers
Which state, as a whole, experiences the highest frequency of thunderstorms in the United States?
A) Michigan B) South Carolina C) Louisiana D) Florida
Body waves
A) come in two principal types. B) refract at Earth's boundary layers. C) travel through Earth's interior following an earthquake. D) all of the above