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What effect do landmasses like mountains have on typhoons?
What effect do landmasses like mountains have on typhoons?
What do large bodies of water provide that is essential for typhoon formation?
What do large bodies of water provide that is essential for typhoon formation?
How does the Sierra Madre mountain range affect typhoons in the Philippines?
How does the Sierra Madre mountain range affect typhoons in the Philippines?
What is one primary factor that fuels the intensification of typhoons?
What is one primary factor that fuels the intensification of typhoons?
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Which statement about typhoons is true?
Which statement about typhoons is true?
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How do large bodies of water influence the process of typhoon development?
How do large bodies of water influence the process of typhoon development?
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In what way do mountains influence the strength of typhoons?
In what way do mountains influence the strength of typhoons?
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Which statement about the Sierra Madre mountain range is accurate?
Which statement about the Sierra Madre mountain range is accurate?
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What specific atmospheric condition is mainly produced by large bodies of water that contributes to typhoon intensity?
What specific atmospheric condition is mainly produced by large bodies of water that contributes to typhoon intensity?
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Which of the following factors does not contribute to the weakening of typhoons?
Which of the following factors does not contribute to the weakening of typhoons?
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Study Notes
Typhoon Weakening Factors
- Landmasses, like mountains, slow and weaken typhoons.
- Large bodies of water supply the warm, moist air needed for typhoon formation and strengthening.
- The Sierra Madre mountain range shields Luzon, Philippines, from intense typhoons by reducing their power.
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Explore the various factors that contribute to the weakening of typhoons. Learn how landforms, such as mountains, play a crucial role in reducing the intensity of these storms, particularly in regions like the Philippines. This quiz will enhance your understanding of typhoon dynamics and their interactions with the environment.
