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Geography

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A tropical storm happening in the USA is called a hurricane
The centre of a hurricane, where there is no wind, is called a trunk
A torndado is unpredicatable and occurs only on land
The damage caused by a tornado can be found only at local scale
Tornadoes are being named for each time they occur

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Put the following sentences about hurricanes in the correct order.
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Because the earth turns, the moist air also starts to rotate.
Hurricanes form around the equator. The sea water must be at least 26 ° C.
Water evaporates. The air is cold. Water vapor condenses, heavy showers occur.
As long as the hurricane is above the sea, it will continue to grow. Once on land, the strength decreases.

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Hurricane
Tornado
diameter 100m
diameter 500-1500km
diameter of the eye 50m
diameter of the eye 30-50km
Develop above land
Develop above sea
During july, august, september
During April, May, June
Highest wind speed
Largest area affected

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What are the differences between hurricanes and a tornadoes? Give as many as you can

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Tasks Answer Q. 7 of unit 7.2

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Question 7b: Why do cyclones near Australia develop in the periode from January to March?

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