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HCHenry

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What does the term mesocyclone refer to in reference to a tornado?
 
  A) a very large tornado
  B) a high-altitude tornado
  C) the rotation of the updraft in the parent thunderstorm
  D) a false-alarm tornado warning

Question 2

Two stations (A and B) are classified as BSh (tropical steppe). Both stations are marginal, that is, with just a slight increase in annual rainfall, both places would be classified as humid.
 
  Station A is located poleward of a tropical desert while Station B is situated equatorward of the same desert. Which station has the highest rainfall total?
  A) Station A
  B) Station B
  C) The available information is insufficient to make an educated judgment.
  D) Both stations should receive about the same amount of rain.


Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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