Hurricane-Generated Tornadoes

question 27

Multiple Choice

Hurricane-generated tornadoes

• A)are most common in the left-forward quadrant of the hurricane.
• B)are formed in part by the force of friction on the hurricane's winds.
• C)typically last longer than other types of tornadoes.
• D)cluster around the center of the hurricane.

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Definitions:

Osmosis

The passive movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Simple Diffusion

A process whereby molecules move from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration without the need for energy input.

Lipid-Soluble Substances

Compounds that can dissolve in fats and oils, allowing them to easily pass through cell membranes that are composed of lipid bilayers.

Lipid Bilayer

A thin polar membrane made of two layers of lipid molecules found in cell membranes, crucial for maintaining the structure and function of cells.