Describe two factors that can signifi cantly increase the rainfall from a
tropical cyclone. What will be an ideal response?
Factors that can signifi cantly increase rainfall from a tropical cyclone include
• Mountains — by increasing uplift of moist air, resulting in increasing
condensation.
• Speed along track — slower storms remain over an area for a longer time,
dropping more rain over a smaller area.
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What unique feature do all echinoderms have?
a. Water vascular system b. An expelling stomach c. A complex chewing jaws d. Brains
A child in which of the following countries would have the biggest environmental footprint?
A) Namibia B) Australia C) Vietnam D) Bolivia E) Yemen
A metamorphic rock that has undergone partial melting to produce a mixed igneous-metamorphic rock is a
A. schist B. gneiss C. migmatite D. hornfels