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.
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