Additional METEO Flashcards
Severe Tropical Storm has a wind force of:
wind force 10 to 11
Tropical Depression has a wind force of:
wind force 7 or less
Tropical Storm has a wind force of:
wind force 8 to 9
Typhoon, Hurricane or Cyclone has a wind force of:
wind force 12
In the Northern Hemisphere, which area of the hurricane is the dangerous semicircle?
to the right of the storm’s track
In the North Atlantic Ocean, the highest frequency of tropical cyclone occurs during:
August, September and October
“Monsoon” is the most striking example of a wind system produced by:
alternate heating and cooling of a land mass
Which of the following area is the name “CYCLONE” used?
any of the choices
In the Southern Hemisphere, what is the usual sequence of direction in which a Tropical Cyclone moves?
Southwest, South and Southeast
Tropical storms DO NOT occur in which ocean?
South Atlantic Ocean
In the Northern Hemisphere, if your vessel is caught in the dangerous semi-circle, the best course of action is to bring the wind:
on the starboard bow, hold course and make as much headway as possible
In the Southern Hemisphere, the best course of action, if your vessel is caught in the dangerous semi-circle, is to bring the wind:
on the port bow, hold course and make as much headway as possible
If your vessel is maneuvering to escape from a navigable semi-circle in the Northern Hemisphere, the best course of action is to bring the wind:
on the starboard quarter, hold course and make as much headway as possible
If you have determined that your vessel is in the navigable semi-circle in the Southern Hemisphere, the best course of action is to bring the wind:
on the port quarter, hold course and make as much headway as possible
Your vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere and plenty sea room is available, the best course of action is to bring the wind:
on the starboard quarter, note the course and head in that direction
In the Southern Hemisphere, your vessel is believed to be in the direct path of a hurricane and plenty sea room is available, the best course of action is to bring the wind:
on the port quarter, note the course and head in that direction
Whether your vessel is in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, what is the best course of action if your vessel is determined to be on storm track behind.
avoid center by the best practicable course
It is a warm dry wind which initiates from horizontally moving air encountering a mountain barrier.
Foehn
In the Rocky Mountain region, this foehn wind is known by which name?
Chinook
On the west coast of the U.S., a strong, hot, dry wind blows through a pass and down a valley of that name in Southern California.
Santa Ana
A violent wind blowing from the land on the South Coast of Cuba.
Bayamo
An East wind on the coast of Sardinia.
Bentu De Soli
Briza is:
any of the choices
A name for squall in the East Indies.
Brubu