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What is a key factor required for tropical cyclogenesis?

  • Presence of a cold-core cyclone
  • Low humidity in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere
  • Sufficiently warm sea surface temperatures (correct)
  • High wind speeds in the upper atmosphere

    • What type of cyclone is developed during tropical cyclogenesis?

  • Warm-core cyclone (correct)
  • Cold-core cyclone
  • Tornado
  • Mesocyclone

    • When do tropical cyclones tend to develop?

  • During the summer (correct)
  • During the winter
  • During periods of high wind shear
  • During periods of low humidity

    • What is a necessary condition for the development of a low-pressure center in tropical cyclogenesis?

    <p>Enough Coriolis force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical factor contributing to atmospheric instability in tropical cyclogenesis?

    <p>High humidity in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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