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Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the earth and the clouds.
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the earth and the clouds.
True
An anemometer measures temperature.
An anemometer measures temperature.
False
Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones.
Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones.
True
A dust storm occurs when a gust front or other strong wind blows snow from a dry surface.
A dust storm occurs when a gust front or other strong wind blows snow from a dry surface.
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An average weather in a particular place over a long period of time is known as climate.
An average weather in a particular place over a long period of time is known as climate.
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Cyclones are characterized by any low pressure area with winds spiraling outwards.
Cyclones are characterized by any low pressure area with winds spiraling outwards.
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Higher elevation generally results in warmer climate.
Higher elevation generally results in warmer climate.
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Proximity to large bodies of water does not influence air temperature.
Proximity to large bodies of water does not influence air temperature.
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Unequal heating of the surface of land and water does not affect prevailing winds.
Unequal heating of the surface of land and water does not affect prevailing winds.
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Humidity does not determine the rate and amount of precipitation.
Humidity does not determine the rate and amount of precipitation.
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El Niño is the cold phase of ENSO.
El Niño is the cold phase of ENSO.
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The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle happens in the western Pacific.
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle happens in the western Pacific.
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Mountainous regions have no influence on air mass flow.
Mountainous regions have no influence on air mass flow.
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Tropical climate zones are characterized by low temperatures and low humidity levels.
Tropical climate zones are characterized by low temperatures and low humidity levels.
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Temperate climate experiences only two seasons: winter and summer.
Temperate climate experiences only two seasons: winter and summer.
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The proximity to mountain ranges has no effect on the climate of an area.
The proximity to mountain ranges has no effect on the climate of an area.
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A dust storm occurs when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface.
A dust storm occurs when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface.
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Tropical climate zones are characterized by low temperatures and low humidity levels.
Tropical climate zones are characterized by low temperatures and low humidity levels.
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Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones.
Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones.
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Cyclones are characterized by any low pressure area with winds spiraling outwards.
Cyclones are characterized by any low pressure area with winds spiraling outwards.
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Mountainous regions have no influence on air mass flow.
Mountainous regions have no influence on air mass flow.
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An anemometer measures temperature.
An anemometer measures temperature.
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Proximity to large bodies of water can influence air temperature depending on the temperature of ocean currents, true or false?
Proximity to large bodies of water can influence air temperature depending on the temperature of ocean currents, true or false?
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Tropical climate zones are characterized by high temperatures and high humidity levels, true or false?
Tropical climate zones are characterized by high temperatures and high humidity levels, true or false?
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An average weather in a particular place over a long period of time is known as climate, true or false?
An average weather in a particular place over a long period of time is known as climate, true or false?
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Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones, true or false?
Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones, true or false?
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Cyclones are characterized by any low pressure area with winds spiraling outwards, true or false?
Cyclones are characterized by any low pressure area with winds spiraling outwards, true or false?
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Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the earth and the clouds, true or false?
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the earth and the clouds, true or false?
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A dust storm occurs when a gust front or other strong wind blows snow from a dry surface, true or false?
A dust storm occurs when a gust front or other strong wind blows snow from a dry surface, true or false?
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Higher elevation generally results in colder climate, true or false?
Higher elevation generally results in colder climate, true or false?
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The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle happens in the western Pacific, true or false?
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle happens in the western Pacific, true or false?
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Temperate climate experiences only Winter and Summer, true or false?
Temperate climate experiences only Winter and Summer, true or false?
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Study Notes
Weather Phenomena
- Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that touch the earth's surface and clouds.
- Typhoons and hurricanes are mature tropical cyclones.
- Cyclones are characterized by low pressure areas with winds spiraling outwards.
- A dust storm occurs when a gust front or strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface.
Climate
- Climate is the average weather in a particular place over a long period of time.
- Tropical climate zones are characterized by high temperatures and high humidity levels.
- Temperate climate experiences four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn.
- Higher elevation generally results in colder climate.
- Proximity to large bodies of water can influence air temperature depending on the temperature of ocean currents.
- Mountainous regions can influence air mass flow.
Measurement Tools
- An anemometer does not measure temperature (it measures wind speed).
Incorrect Statements
- Higher elevation generally results in warmer climate (false).
- Proximity to large bodies of water does not influence air temperature (false).
- Unequal heating of the surface of land and water does not affect prevailing winds (false).
- Humidity does not determine the rate and amount of precipitation (false).
- El Niño is the cold phase of ENSO (false, it is the warm phase).
- The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle happens only in the western Pacific (false, it happens across the Pacific).
- Mountainous regions have no influence on air mass flow (false).
- Tropical climate zones are characterized by low temperatures and low humidity levels (false).
- Temperate climate experiences only two seasons: winter and summer (false).
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