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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?

  • 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?

  • Tropical cyclogenesis (correct)
  • Temperate cyclone generation
  • Arctic cyclone formation
  • Polar vortex intensification
  • How does sea surface temperature change during the day?

    <p>Similar to the air above it, but to a lesser degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause local areas of heavy snow bands near warm water bodies?

    <p>Sea surface temperature modifications of air masses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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