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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It is forced away from the high-pressure centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the name 'Antje's hurricane'?

    <p>It was a storm that was named after a boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose of naming storms in the early days of weather forecasting?

    <p>To make it easier to keep historical records of storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main advantage of using short, distinctive names for storms?

    <p>It made it easier to communicate with weather stations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the practice of using female names for storms begin?

    <p>In the middle of the 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of air compressing and heating up in an anticyclone?

    <p>Reduced humidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction do winds blow in a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?

    <p>Counterclockwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

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