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segrsyd

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What is a storm surge?
  a. Severe flooding due to rapid rainfall
  b. Higher than normal tides
  c. Movement of water due to the low atmospheric pressure creates a dome of water
  d. Movement of water due to the high atmospheric pressure creates a dome of water



Question 2

What is the name given by sailors to the area where Hadley cells converge?
  a. Horse latitudes
  b. Intertropical convergence zone
  c. Doldrums
  d. Trade winds




jonathanballen97

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The most danger during a tropical cyclone event is the storm surge. The mass of water driven by the
storm surge can cause large flooding. Information can be found in the section Storms Are Variations in
Large-Scale Atmospheric Circulation.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Sailors called the calm equatorial areas the doldrums. Scientists have come to call this area the
intertropical convergence zone to show the convergence of the two Hadley cells. Information can be
found in the section Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns




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