Which of the following options provides the correct sequence of the first three stages of a developing hurricane?

A. cyclone, typhoon, tropical storm
B. tropical depression, tropical disturbance, tropical storm
C. tropical disturbance, tropical depression, tropical storm
D. tropical disturbance, tropical storm, typhoon


Answer: C

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A concrete obstruction built out into the water from a beach to inhibit sediment removal by littoral drifting is called a(n) _____

a. barrier spit b. tombolo c. groin d. lagoon e. longshore bar

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At what point on this water vapor saturation curve graph will water vapor be deposited on ice crystals while liquid water droplets will evaporate?



A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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