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What is a cyclone?
What is a cyclone?
- A small-scale tornado with high wind speeds
- A type of thunderstorm with heavy rainfall
- A localized area of intense high pressure
- A large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure (correct)
What causes a cyclone to occur?
What causes a cyclone to occur?
- Low humidity levels
- Excessive cloud cover
- High atmospheric pressure
- Temperature difference between land and sea (correct)
Where do cyclones commonly occur?
Where do cyclones commonly occur?
- Over desert regions with low humidity
- Near the equator over warm ocean waters (correct)
- Polar regions with icy conditions
- Inland areas with high elevation
What is the primary cause of cyclones?
What is the primary cause of cyclones?
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What is the typical wind speed range for a cyclone?
What is the typical wind speed range for a cyclone?
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What is the eyewall of a cyclone?
What is the eyewall of a cyclone?
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