There is little temperature difference across the base of a hurricane because
A) hurricanes are cold-core cyclones.
B) air expands adiabatically as it flows inward.
C) the warm ocean below releases large amounts of sensible heat.
D) the rapid mixing of air from the storm's high winds create a uniform temperature throughout the hurricane.
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Which of the following topics of study would best incorporate the holistic perspective?
A) The impact of political policies on soil erosion B) The examination of soil grains under a microscope to identify the amount of air space between grains C) The degree to which soil particles expand when they are wet and contract when they dry out D) Identifying the soil type from a sample collected in the field
Climate models suggest that oceans will warm more rapidly than landmasses in the northern high latitudes under predicted future climate conditions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is a diagnostic characteristic of a mineral used to make a cement slab in your house?
A. it has a hardness of 1 B. it reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid C. it is magnetic D. it has one main direction of cleavage E. it has a hardness of 7
Which of the following is currently the most important religion in the homeland of the man who founded it?
A) Bahá'í B) Christianity C) Hinduism D) Islam E) Shintoism