Atmospheric Dynamics
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What are the notable characteristics of extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones?

  • Larger in size, shorter life times, significant movement
  • Smaller in size, longer life times, stationary
  • Larger in size, longer life times, stationary
  • Smaller in size, shorter life times, significant movement (correct)

    • What are the most intense form of tropical cyclones known as?

  • Cyclones
  • Tornadoes
  • Hurricanes (correct)
  • Typhoons

    • What type of circulations are the 'weather makers' that have significant effects on aviation activities?

  • Lows
  • Highs
  • Airmasses
  • Cyclones (correct)

    • What are some of the flight hazards discussed in relation to cyclones?

    <p>Turbulence, icing, thunderstorms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general circulation and monsoon discussed in the previous chapter characterized by?

    <p>Very large horizontal dimensions, long time scales (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the notable characteristics of extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones?

    <p>They are smaller in size, have shorter life times, and have significant movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most intense form of tropical cyclones known as?

    <p>Hurricanes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are extratropical cyclones and tropical cyclones known as in their most intense form?

    <p>Hurricanes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'weather makers' that have significant effects on aviation activities?

    <p>Cyclones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general circulation and monsoon characterized by?

    <p>Very large horizontal dimensions and long time scales (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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