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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