a. Convergent     b. Divergent     c. Transform

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QUESTION 19

  1. What kind of fault is most likely to result in a tsunami?
       
    a. Convergent
       
    b. Divergent
       
    c. Transform
     

2 points   

QUESTION 20

  1. Tsunamis are generally one large wave.

     True

     False

     

2 points   

QUESTION 21

  1. A cloud icing over is called ____________.
       
    a. evaporation
       
    b. condensation
       
    c. deposition
       
    d. glaciation
       
    e. nucleation
     

2 points   

QUESTION 22

  1. Describes possible coastal wind conditions for the next 48 hours.
       
    a. Tropical Cyclone Public Advisory
       
    b. Hurricane Local Statement
       
    c. HWO
       
    d. Track Forecast Cone
       
    e. Watches and Warnings
     

2 points   

QUESTION 23

  1. A cloud that has only super-cooled water is considered
       
    a. a warm-type cloud.
       
    b. a cold-type cloud.
     

2 points   

QUESTION 24

  1. A cloud that has ice and water is considered
       
    a. a warm-type cloud.
       
    b. a cold-type cloud.
     

2 points   

QUESTION 25

  1. What was the strongest Hurricane in US history?
       
    a. Katrina
       
    b. Andrew
       
    c. Camille
       
    d. Dorian
       
    e. Galveston Hurricane of 1900.
     

2 points   

QUESTION 26

  1. Which is worse for coastal inundation in a hurricane or a tsunami?
       
    a. Shallow sloping coastline
       
    b. Steep sloping coastline
     

2 points   

QUESTION 27

  1. A tsunami is always preceded by water receding from the coastline.

     True

     False

     

2 points   

QUESTION 28

  1. Curing fuels means
       
    a. wetting the wood to stop them from burning
       
    b. drying out wood that helps wood burn
     

2 points   

QUESTION 29

  1. When should evacuations during a hurricane be completed?
       
    a. Before tropical storm force winds arrive on land.
       
    b. Before hurricane force winds arrive on land
       
    c. Before the eye comes ashore
       
    d. Before rain occurs
     

2 points   

QUESTION 30

  1. What is not one of the four types of drought?
       
    a. Meteorological
       
    b. Hydrological
       
    c. Astronomical
       
    d. Agricultural
       
    e. Socio-economic
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