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Con relación a trombasmarinas y tornados:On waterspouts and tornadoes:

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Correct answer: c) They are similar phenomena, the waterspout over sea and the tornado over land.

Why it is correct

Waterspout and tornado are the same vortex under a cumulonimbus. Only whether it is over sea or land differs.

Why the others are not

  • a) They come from instability.
  • b) A tornado is usually stronger.
  • d) Option a is false.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Waterspout at sea, tornado on land.

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