Tropical Cyclones

question 37

Multiple Choice

Tropical cyclones

• A)are produced by the conflict between air masses and frontal activity.
• B)originate entirely within tropical air masses.
• C)usually form poleward of 23.5° latitude in either hemisphere.
• D)are called hurricanes worldwide.
• E)move directly north or south from the equator.

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Definitions:

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