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Weather and the Earth's Atmosphere

Question 4 • W Geography_A_IC

Depending on where you are in the world, hurricanes may also be called __________.

Answer
A
tornadoes or tsunamis
B
typhoons or tornadoes
C
cyclones or typhoons
D
tsunamis or cyclones

Explanation

The same type of large tropical storm has different names in different parts of the world. It is called a hurricane in the Atlantic and northeastern Pacific, a typhoon in the northwestern Pacific, and a cyclone in some other regions. Tornadoes and tsunamis are different kinds of hazards, so the correct choice is “cyclones or typhoons.”

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