Which is the best definition of drill as it relates to preparing for severe weather?(1 point)
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a representation of an idea, process, or system
a representation of an idea, process, or system
the analysis of data by scientists after the disaster in order to better prepare citizens of other towns
the analysis of data by scientists after the disaster in order to better prepare citizens of other towns
an attempt to reduce loss of life or property from natural hazards
an attempt to reduce loss of life or property from natural hazards
an activity used to test the functioning of equipment or the effectiveness of a response
an activity used to test the functioning of equipment or the effectiveness of a response
Learning from Hurricane Katrina Quick Check
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Levees can help prevent issues during a hurricane. What is a levee?(1 point)
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an event where people prepare for a fictional disaster
an event where people prepare for a fictional disaster
an earth wall designed to control water levels
an earth wall designed to control water levels
a system used to warn people about an emergency
a system used to warn people about an emergency
a type of radar that detects hurricanes
a type of radar that detects hurricanes
an earth wall designed to control water levels
Some meteorologists use weather models to help predict hurricanes and mitigate damage. Why are such models useful tools for meteorologists?(1 point)
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They test how effective an agency will be in responding to a hurricane.
They test how effective an agency will be in responding to a hurricane.
They show projections of where a hurricane might move.
They show projections of where a hurricane might move.
They send warnings about hurricanes to all people living in a region.
They send warnings about hurricanes to all people living in a region.
They transmit pictures of the hurricane as it appears from space.
They show projections of where a hurricane might move.
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Use the scenario to answer the question.
A weather forecaster uses images of a hurricane taken from space to help predict the path of the hurricane.
Where did these images most likely come from?
(1 point)
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a satellite
a satellite
a Doppler radar
a Doppler radar
a simulation
a simulation
a weather map