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