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The weather condition of an area is influenced by various factors, what are the main factors that may influence weather condition of an area?

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Weather is affected by the following:

1. Humidity:
2. Height above the sea level
3. Temperature
4. Winds
5. Sun shine

An instrument used to measure wind speed or velocity is called

• anemometer
• wind-vane
• barometer
• hygrometer

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a.[anemometer]

If the temperature at 500 metres where the tourists start climbing mount Kilimanjaro is 20°C. What will be the temperature when they reach 2,000 metres above sea level?
A 10°C.
B 5°C.
C 11°C.
D 12°C.
E 15°C.

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If Morogoro town has a temperature of 25°C, what will this temperature be in fahrenheit?
A 77°F
B 32°F.
C 41°F
D 212°F
E 97°F

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Temperate cyclones are characterised as follows:
A They are instruments with cycles for measuring temperature
B Have long hours of high temperature
C They are temperate winds which have a high speed
D They are low pressure centres which develop in temperate Latitudes
E They are strong temperate rains in the United States of America, Africa and the Congo basin.

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UNSOLVED