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What is the range of depth for sea surface temperature measurement?
What is the range of depth for sea surface temperature measurement?
- 10 metres (33 ft) to 100 metres (330 ft)
- 1 millimetre (0.04 in) to 20 metres (70 ft) (correct)
- 100 metres (330 ft) to 500 metres (1650 ft)
- 50 metres (165 ft) to 200 metres (660 ft)
What can warm sea surface temperatures lead to over the ocean?
What can warm sea surface temperatures lead to over the ocean?
- Formation of heavy snow bands
- Cool wake due to turbulent mixing
- Decrease in air temperature
- Strengthening of cyclones (correct)
What process do experts call the development and strengthening of cyclones due to warm sea surface temperatures?
What process do experts call the development and strengthening of cyclones due to warm sea surface temperatures?
- Tropical cyclogenesis (correct)
- Temperate cyclone generation
- Arctic cyclone formation
- Polar vortex intensification
How does sea surface temperature change during the day?
How does sea surface temperature change during the day?
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What can cause local areas of heavy snow bands near warm water bodies?
What can cause local areas of heavy snow bands near warm water bodies?
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