With today’s technology, do you think a tropical cyclone could cause a
disaster of this magnitude anywhere around the world? Explain. What will be an ideal response?
Modern satellites and better understanding of tropical cyclone behavior make it unlikely
that a tropical cyclone would catch a coastal area completely off guard. Even in poorer
areas, warning and evacuation should signifi cantly minimize loss of life. However, many
coastal areas do not have the economic resources to build seawalls and other measures
to prevent property damage from tropical cyclones. Further, in poorer areas, people may
not have the resources to evacuate themselves.
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Clouds and precipitation form in the air primarily due to:
A) moisture being added to the air. B) absorption of infrared radiation. C) excessive numbers of condensation nuclei. D) release of latent heat. E) air being cooled as it rises.
If an element has 15 protons, 16 neutrons, and 15 electrons, what is the atomic mass of the element?
A. 30 B. 15 C. 31 D. 16 E. none of the above
Tropical Humid Climates
What will be an ideal response?
Which latitudinal area tends to have the highest average surface salinity?
A. Polar areas (80° to 90°) B. Tropics (25° to 30°) C. Midlatitudes (60°) D. Equatorial areas (0° to 10°) E. None of these is correct.