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1. What evidence on the synoptic chart indicates that Mary is a tropical cyclone?
2. Which letter, P, Q, R or S, represents the dangerous semicircle?
3. In which stage of development (developing or mature), is tropical cyclone Mary? Give ONE reason
for your answer.
4. Explain one condition that would have favoured the development of this tropical cyclone.
5. What is the direction of the movement of a tropical cyclone? Give a reason for your answer.
6. Use the sub-headings below to explain the changes in weather conditions that Maputo will
experience when the tropical cyclone passes over:
rainfall
cloud cover
wind strength
7. Suggest TWO reasons for the dissipation of the cyclone once it moves over land.
8. Mention the possible effect of tropical cyclone Mary on people living along the coast.​