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What effect do landmasses like mountains have on typhoons?
What effect do landmasses like mountains have on typhoons?
- They cause them to form more frequently.
- They have no effect on them.
- They increase their speed and strength.
- They weaken them by slowing their speed. (correct)
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?
- Warm, moist air (correct)
- Cold air
- High-pressure systems
- Dry air
How does the Sierra Madre mountain range affect typhoons in the Philippines?
How does the Sierra Madre mountain range affect typhoons in the Philippines?
- It strengthens them.
- It protects Luzon by weakening them. (correct)
- It has no impact on them.
- It destroys them completely.
What is one primary factor that fuels the intensification of typhoons?
What is one primary factor that fuels the intensification of typhoons?
Which statement about typhoons is true?
Which statement about typhoons is true?
How do large bodies of water influence the process of typhoon development?
How do large bodies of water influence the process of typhoon development?
In what way do mountains influence the strength of typhoons?
In what way do mountains influence the strength of typhoons?
Which statement about the Sierra Madre mountain range is accurate?
Which statement about the Sierra Madre mountain range is accurate?
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?
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?
Flashcards
Typhoon Weakening
Typhoon Weakening
Landmasses, like mountains, can slow and weaken typhoons.
Typhoon Fuel
Typhoon Fuel
Warm, moist air from large bodies of water helps typhoons form and get stronger.
Sierra Madre's Role
Sierra Madre's Role
The Sierra Madre mountains in the Philippines help protect Luzon from strong typhoons by weakening them.
Landmass Effect
Landmass Effect
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Body of water's impact
Body of water's impact
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Typhoon weakening
Typhoon weakening
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Typhoon fuel source
Typhoon fuel source
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Sierra Madre's role
Sierra Madre's role
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Landmass effect
Landmass effect
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Water body's impact
Water body's impact
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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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