5 Questions
A tropical depression has a higher wind speed than a tropical storm.
False
Tropical depressions receive names before tropical storms.
True
A tropical storm is a weaker system than a tropical depression.
False
Tropical depressions have higher wind speeds than hurricanes.
False
Tropical cyclones are only named when they reach tropical storm strength.
False
Test your knowledge of tropical cyclones, including the differences between tropical depressions and tropical storms. Learn about the naming conventions and characteristics of these weather phenomena.
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