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What is the unit of specific humidity?
What is the unit of specific humidity?
- g/kg (correct)
- g/m³
- ºC
- kg/m³
What happens when the relative humidity exceeds 100%?
What happens when the relative humidity exceeds 100%?
- Condensation occurs (correct)
- Evaporation occurs
- Sublimation occurs
- The air becomes saturated
What is the main factor that affects the saturated vapour pressure?
What is the main factor that affects the saturated vapour pressure?
- Pressure
- Humidity
- Density
- Temperature (correct)
What is the process by which the temperature of a rising air parcel decreases?
What is the process by which the temperature of a rising air parcel decreases?
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What is the term for the rate at which temperature decreases in a rising, expanding air parcel?
What is the term for the rate at which temperature decreases in a rising, expanding air parcel?
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What happens to the saturated vapour pressure as the temperature falls?
What happens to the saturated vapour pressure as the temperature falls?
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What is the typical diameter of a tropical cyclone?
What is the typical diameter of a tropical cyclone?
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What is necessary for tropical cyclones to form?
What is necessary for tropical cyclones to form?
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What is the direction of movement of equatorial Rossby waves?
What is the direction of movement of equatorial Rossby waves?
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What is the main driver of ocean currents?
What is the main driver of ocean currents?
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What is the force that drives the Thermohaline Conveyor Belt?
What is the force that drives the Thermohaline Conveyor Belt?
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What is the primary driver of the tropical atmosphere?
What is the primary driver of the tropical atmosphere?
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