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What is a key factor required for tropical cyclogenesis?
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?
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?
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?
What is a necessary condition for the development of a low-pressure center in tropical cyclogenesis?
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What is a critical factor contributing to atmospheric instability in tropical cyclogenesis?
What is a critical factor contributing to atmospheric instability in tropical cyclogenesis?
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