A "haboob" in the Middle East is more commonly known as what in the west?
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Hurricane
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Monsoon
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Warm Front
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Dust Storm
Which of the following is the best description of the weather phenomena known as a simoom?
Monsoon
Dust Storm
Fall Weather
Downburst
Rain is a product of the constantly-moving water cycle. During which of these phases would you see rainfall?
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Sublimation
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Condensation
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Evaporation
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Precipitation
A microburst, commonly misinterpreted as a tornado, can exist in both wet and dry forms.
What does graupel look most similar to?
Fog
Black Ice
Hail
Heavy Wind
The term "zud" refers to a harsh winter in what part of the world?
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Antarctica
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Patagonia
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Mongolia
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Nepal
A cold front can be advancing northward from the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the zone of weather also known as?
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Lithosphere
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Troposphere
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Mesosphere
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Stratosphere
In which of these locations are you most likely to experience an aurora?
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Canada
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Germany
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Iran
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Brazil
Sunbeams like those in the photo are properly known as crepuscular rays.
