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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?
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What was the significance of the name 'Antje's hurricane'?
What was the significance of the name 'Antje's hurricane'?
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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?
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What was the main advantage of using short, distinctive names for storms?
What was the main advantage of using short, distinctive names for storms?
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When did the practice of using female names for storms begin?
When did the practice of using female names for storms begin?
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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?
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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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