Introduction to the Science of Hazards

You can google answers if you want the chapter reading I will have to email it to you. The file was to big to upload.

Chapter 8 Tsunami Versus Wind Caused Waves

1. In 100 to 200 words: Write a paragraph describing the 4 primary causes of tsunami. Rank the four from most common to least common and most severe to least severe.

2. In 100 to 200 words: Is the killing power of tsunami due mostly to the wave heights or to the long wavelengths that allow them to travel far inland? Explain your answer.

3. In 100 to 200 words: Is the eastern United States free and clear of the tsunami hazard? Explain your answer.

Chapter 9 External Energy Fuels Weather and Climate

4. In 50 to 100 words: What are the relationships between high and low pressure zones and between cyclones and anticyclones?

5. In 50 to 100 words: What is the difference between climate and weather?

6. In 50 to 100 words: Describe the role latent heat plays in moving energy through the atmosphere.

Chapter 10 Tornados, Lightning, Heat and Cold

7. In 100 to 200 words: Describe the meteorological difference between single cell and supercell thunderstorms? What, if any are the differences in potential impact?

8. In 50 to 100 words: Which type of thunderstorm is more likely to result in a tornado? Why? How does a tornado destroy a house?

9. In 100 to 200 words: Choose either lightning or tornado and write a short narrative to provide emergency preparedness guidance for individuals in your community.