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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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a storm that forms over warm, tropical ocean waters
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hurricane
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typhoon
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tornado
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A tropical cyclone is an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans. It is also called a hurricane or a typhoon. It is characterized by low atmospheric pressure and heavy rain, and its winds exceed 119 km (74 miles) per hour.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical cyclones develop only over seas while temperate cyclones develop over both land and ocean.
Detailed explanation-3: -A hurricane is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. The eye of a storm is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles. The dangers of a storm include torrential rains, high winds and storm surges.
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