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Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

True or False Quiz

Choose the best answer.



1

Due to their generally slow motion, mesoscale convective complexes can produce flooding rains.
A)True
B)False
2

A tornado is not occurring when a funnel cloud is present but not in contact with the ground, and therefore should not be considered dangerous.
A)True
B)False
3

It is relatively safe to shower or bathe during a thunderstorm.
A)True
B)False
4

The relative thunderstorm maximum found in Colorado and Mexico (see Figure 11.6) results from orographic lift.
A)True
B)False
5

Opening the windows during a tornado will not save the house, and may result in serious injury due to breaking glass and flying objects.
A)True
B)False
6

The gust front from a thunderstorm can serve to strengthen the parent thunderstorm, or to spawn new thunderstorms.
A)True
B)False
7

The addition of moisture to the air through the evaporation of precipitation makes lightning easier to strike.
A)True
B)False
8

The Fujita scale can be used to forecast tornado intensity.
A)True
B)False
9

If you see (and feel) a spark jump from your hand to a metal doorknob, you can assume that both your hand and the knob are positively charged.
A)True
B)False
10

Multicell thunderstorms often contain mesocyclones.
A)True
B)False