Which institution, founded in 1883 in Tsim Sha Tsui, provides the territory's weather forecasts?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Hong Kong Observatory
- Step 1: It was founded to study weather and time. Step 2. Its warnings cover typhoons and rain. Answer: The Hong Kong Observatory. Why not the others: The others have different roles.
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