Structural damage from tornadoes is usually caused by
A) large hailstones.
B) a lack of conservation of angular momentum.
C) high winds.
D) pressure differences between the inside of the structure and the outside air.
Answer: C
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A) U.S. hegemony. B) transnational corporate growth. C) globalized capitalism. D) regional instabilities. E) reduction in world terrorism.
Gradient flow:
A) undergoes constant acceleration. B) is a geostrophic wind. C) occurs when wind flows parallel to the pressure gradient. D) maintains the same direction.
In general, the larger and more energetic the disaster event, the shorter the return period between such events.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is true of hurricanes in the western Atlantic?
A) The peak months of occurrence are from August to October. B) They are generally called cyclones or typhoons in this part of the world. C) They are associated with the cool, southward-flowing Kuroshio current. D) They occur in association with local monsoonal winds.