TYPHOON

1. Typhoons primarily develop over landmasses due to increased atmospheric instability.

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• FALSE

2.  Warm Ocean temperatures play a crucial role in fueling the intensity of typhoons.

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• FALSE

3. Typhoons can cause storm surges, leading to coastal flooding and erosion.

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• FALSE

4. Heavy rainfall from typhoons can exacerbate landslides and soil erosion in mountainous regions.

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• FALSE

5.  Typhoons have a minimal impact on water quality in bodies of water due to dilution effects.

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• FALSE

6.  Mangrove forests can serve as natural buffers against the impacts of typhoons, such as storm surges.

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• FALSE

7. Sustainable land use practices, such as reforestation and erosion control measures, can help mitigate the impact of typhoons on landmasses.

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• FALSE

8.  Coral reefs are resilient to the effects of typhoons and typically recover quickly from storm damage.

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• FALSE

 

9.  Typhoons have little impact on freshwater resources, such as groundwater aquifers and lakes.

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• FALSE

10.  Environmental conservation efforts, such as preserving wetlands and restoring natural floodplains, can help reduce the severity of flooding caused by typhoons.

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• FALSE