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What was the primary method of identifying storms before the use of short, distinctive names?
What was the primary method of identifying storms before the use of short, distinctive names?
- Using a combination of latitude and longitude (correct)
- Referring to the date of the storm's occurrence
- Assigning a name based on the damage caused
- Describing the storm's characteristics in detail
What occurs to the air in a cyclone as it rises?
What occurs to the air in a cyclone as it rises?
- It becomes less humid
- It becomes stationary
- It compresses and heats up
- It expands and cools down (correct)
What is the primary purpose of naming tropical cyclones?
What is the primary purpose of naming tropical cyclones?
- To track and discuss specific storms more easily (correct)
- To create fear among the public
- To create confusion among meteorologists
- To prolong the duration of storms
What happens to air at the centre of an anticyclone?
What happens to air at the centre of an anticyclone?
What was the significance of the name 'Antje's hurricane'?
What was the significance of the name 'Antje's hurricane'?
What was the original purpose of naming storms in the early days of weather forecasting?
What was the original purpose of naming storms in the early days of weather forecasting?
What was the main advantage of using short, distinctive names for storms?
What was the main advantage of using short, distinctive names for storms?
When did the practice of using female names for storms begin?
When did the practice of using female names for storms begin?
What is the result of air compressing and heating up in an anticyclone?
What is the result of air compressing and heating up in an anticyclone?
In which direction do winds blow in a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
In which direction do winds blow in a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
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