Weather and Climate Multiple Choice - Statistics

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Question Answer % Correct
What are tropical cyclones called in East Asia? Typhoons
95%
Which of these countries gets the most average rainfall? Indonesia
88%
True or false: Hot air can hold more moisture than cold air. True
85%
Which of these countries has the coldest average temperature? Mongolia
83%
Are tidal waves and tsunamis the same thing? No
77%
What causes a whiteout? Snow
74%
Which region of the earth has seen the largest increase in temperatures since 1900? The polar regions
74%
Is the atmospheric pressure inside a tropical storm higher or lower than normal? Lower
70%
Which direction do jet streams typically blow? West to east
67%
How much have sea levels risen since 1900? 0.2 meters
59%
Which is NOT a layer of the atmosphere? Lithosphere
58%
True or false: It has never exceeded 100°F (38°C) in Honolulu. True
56%
How many sides does a snowflake have? 6
55%
What does the Enhanced Fujita scale measure? Tornadoes
52%
How are the genders of hurricane names determined? Alternating every storm
49%
Which type of cloud is generally highest in the atmosphere? Cirrus
44%
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