The term monsoon refers to ____
A) the short summer rainy season observed in some locations
B) a short dry season
C) a period of heavy rainfall produced by thunderstorms
D) a seasonal reversal of winds
D
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During the warm phase of the El Niño, the ITC is drawn south and west of its normal position. This has the effect of
A) weakening the orographic effect on the Caribbean side of the Isthmus. B) warming the waters on the Caribbean side of the Isthmus. C) weakening the rain-shadow effect on the Pacific side of the Isthmus. D) enhancing the rain-shadow effect on the Pacific side of the Isthmus.
What type of metamorphism would occur in this setting? 
A. regional metamorphism B. contact metamorphism C. normal faulting D. subduction
Which of the following terms best describe the ability of a living system to repair damage after an external disturbance?
a. Inertia b. Persistence c. Constancy d. Resilience e. Diversity
When are names given to storms that form in the tropics?
A. when they become fully developed hurricanes B. when they reach tropical storm strength C. when their rotation becomes visible on a satellite photograph D. when they approach to within 250 km of land