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Typhoon Development Basics

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What is the minimum ocean surface temperature required for the evaporation of water to contribute to typhoon development?

27.5 °C

25.5 °C

26.5 °C (correct)

24.0 °C

What occurs after warm, moist air rises from the ocean surface during typhoon development?

It creates a low-pressure area near the ocean surface. (correct)

It creates a high-pressure area.

It leads to constant temperatures at the surface.

It decreases humidity in the surrounding area.

Which effect causes the air to spiral as it rises during typhoon formation?

Coriolis effect (correct)

Electromagnetic effect

Bernoulli effect

Hydrostatic effect

How does the condensation of water vapor contribute to cloud formation during typhoon development?

<p>It forms clouds as the air cools.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily drives the wind speed increase during typhoon formation?

<p>The movement of air from high-pressure areas toward low-pressure areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Typhoon Development

Typhoons develop over warm ocean waters with temperatures of 26.5°C or higher.
Warm, moist air rises from the ocean surface, creating a low-pressure area (LPA) near the surface.
Air from surrounding high-pressure areas (HPA) is drawn towards the low-pressure area, fueling the system.
As warm, moist air rises, it cools in the upper atmosphere, causing water vapor to condense and form clouds.
The Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth's rotation, influences the rising air, causing it to spiral, leading to increased cloud formation and wind speed.

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Understand the fundamental principles of typhoon formation, including the role of warm ocean waters and atmospheric pressure changes. This quiz explores how the Coriolis effect contributes to the structure and intensity of these storms.