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What type of ships observe meteorological conditions at the surface, in the upper atmosphere, and oceanographic conditions?
What type of ships observe meteorological conditions at the surface, in the upper atmosphere, and oceanographic conditions?
What is a typical track for a Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS) according to WMO nomenclature?
What is a typical track for a Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS) according to WMO nomenclature?
What wind force is associated with a severe tropical storm according to the WMO nomenclature?
What wind force is associated with a severe tropical storm according to the WMO nomenclature?
What are Polar fronts boundaries between?
What are Polar fronts boundaries between?
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Which type of ships are part of the AMVER program?
Which type of ships are part of the AMVER program?
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What is the weather pattern sequence when a frontal depression approaches from the west?
What is the weather pattern sequence when a frontal depression approaches from the west?
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Which region experiences the North East monsoon?
Which region experiences the North East monsoon?
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Where do cyclones predominantly originate?
Where do cyclones predominantly originate?
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What is a large body of air with uniform temperature and relative humidity in a given horizontal plane called?
What is a large body of air with uniform temperature and relative humidity in a given horizontal plane called?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an Anticyclone?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an Anticyclone?
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What defines a Trough of low pressure?
What defines a Trough of low pressure?
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Study Notes
Meteorology and Oceanography
- VOS (Volunteer Observing Ships) observe meteorological conditions at the surface, in the upper atmosphere, and oceanographic conditions.
Tropical Revolving Storms
- A typical track for a Tropical Revolving Storm (TRS) is westward, then poleward, and finally eastward.
Wind Force
- A severe tropical storm is associated with a wind force of 11-12 on the Beaufort scale.
Fronts and Boundaries
- Polar fronts are boundaries between cold polar air and warm tropical air.
AMVER Program
- Merchant ships are part of the AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) program.
Weather Patterns
- When a frontal depression approaches from the west, the weather pattern sequence is: warm front, rain, cold front, and clearing.
Monsoon Regions
- The North East monsoon is experienced in the Indian subcontinent.
Cyclone Formation
- Cyclones predominantly originate over warm tropical oceans.
Air Masses
- A large body of air with uniform temperature and relative humidity in a given horizontal plane is called an air mass.
Anticyclones
- An characteristic of an Anticyclone is high pressure and sinking air.
Troughs
- A Trough of low pressure is defined as an elongated area of low pressure.
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Test your knowledge about geography and weather patterns with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as monsoons, air masses, and frontal depressions.
