Tropical Cyclone Quiz
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What is a tropical cyclone called in the northwestern Pacific Ocean?

  • Cyclonic storm
  • Hurricane
  • Tropical storm
  • Typhoon (correct)

What term is used for comparable storms in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific?

  • Cyclonic storms
  • Typhoons
  • Hurricanes
  • Tropical cyclones (correct)

What is a strong tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean or northeastern Pacific Ocean referred to as?

  • Tropical cyclone
  • Hurricane (correct)
  • Typhoon
  • Tropical depression

What does the term 'tropical' refer to in the context of tropical cyclones?

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What does 'cyclone' refer to in the context of tropical cyclones?

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Study Notes

Tropical Cyclone Terminology

  • In the northwestern Pacific Ocean, a tropical cyclone is referred to as a 'typhoon'.
  • Comparable storms in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific are called 'cyclones'.
  • A strong tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean or northeastern Pacific Ocean is known as a 'hurricane'.

Definitions of Terms

  • The term 'tropical' indicates that these cyclones originate in warm tropical regions, where sea surface temperatures are conducive to cyclone formation.
  • 'Cyclone' refers to a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, creating a storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.

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Test your knowledge of tropical cyclones with this quiz! Explore the characteristics, formation, and impact of hurricanes, typhoons, and other cyclonic storms.

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