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Weather Phenomena Trivia Questions

Total Questions: 9

What is the name of the Pacific Ocean current that impacts U.S. weather and translates to 'the child' in Spanish?

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el niño

What part of a hurricane, often about 20 miles in diameter, is known for its calm conditions?

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eye

What shape is the cloud that typically hangs from a cumulonimbus cloud during a tornado?

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funnel

What may form on grass, windows, and other surfaces when the dew point is at or below freezing?

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frost

What is a snowstorm with winds exceeding 30 knots, subnormal temperatures, and visibility reduced to 1/8 of a mile called?

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blizzard

What did the Great Lakes' lake effect deposit over 90 inches of on Montague, New York in the winter of 1997?

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snow

What is the hot, dry Saharan wind, whose name originates from Arabic for 'East', that can bring rain to southern Europe?

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sirocco

What is the nickname given to the wide belt from Texas to Ohio, known for frequent cyclones and sounding like a street name?

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tornado alley

What is the condensed water vapor type called that is formed by the cooling of the earth and burns off quickly?

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fog

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