What Is the Primary Difference Between a Tropical Depression and a Tropical

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between a tropical depression and a tropical storm?

• A) amount of spin
• B) wind speed
• C) amount of rain
• D) cloud height
• E) storm surge amount

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Definitions:

Thyroxine-binding Globulin

A plasma protein that transports thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) thyroid hormones in the bloodstream.

Thyroid Hormones

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth.

Metabolized

The process of breaking down substances within the body to produce energy, or the conversion of substances into other forms within the body.

Thyroid Follicle

The basic structural unit of the thyroid gland, consisting of a spherical grouping of thyroid cells surrounding a cavity filled with colloid.