What does IPCC stand for?

The ___________ risk category is characterized isolated severe thunderstorms, limited duration, winds 40 – 60 mph, hail up to 1”, and low tornado risk.

Mid-latitude cyclones occur as a result of which two clashing air masses?

_____________ a tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific that has a maximum 1-minute sustained wind of 64 knots or greater.

How do meteorologists define a drought?

In tropical cyclones, the wind speeds and intensity increase as the central pressure decreases.

In the United States, warning agencies use a ______ – minute average wind speed to determine the intensity of a hurricane.

Climate normals are calculated using a ________ year average.

At what stage do tropical cyclones receive a name in the North Atlantic Ocean?

__________________ is a popular method of classifying climate regions which is based on the distribution of natural vegetation.