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Q: The tropical cyclones in the Atlantic are called-
  • A. Typhoon
  • B. Taifu
  • C. Hurricane
  • D. Willy-willies
Correct Answer: Option C - Tropical cyclone also called typhoon or hurricane, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. tropical cyclone generates winds that exceed 119km (74 miles) per hour. Tropical cyclone are known by various names in different parts of the world. In the north Atlantic ocean and the eastern North pacific they are called hurricanes, and in the western north pacific around the Philippines, Japan, and China the Storm are referred to as typhoons.
C. Tropical cyclone also called typhoon or hurricane, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. tropical cyclone generates winds that exceed 119km (74 miles) per hour. Tropical cyclone are known by various names in different parts of the world. In the north Atlantic ocean and the eastern North pacific they are called hurricanes, and in the western north pacific around the Philippines, Japan, and China the Storm are referred to as typhoons.

Explanations:

Tropical cyclone also called typhoon or hurricane, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. tropical cyclone generates winds that exceed 119km (74 miles) per hour. Tropical cyclone are known by various names in different parts of the world. In the north Atlantic ocean and the eastern North pacific they are called hurricanes, and in the western north pacific around the Philippines, Japan, and China the Storm are referred to as typhoons.