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What is the typical life span of a tropical cyclone?
  a. 1 to 3 hours
  b. 1 to 3 days
  c. 5 to 10 days
  d. 3 weeks
  e. 6 weeks



Question 2

Which statement characterizes Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclones?
  a. They turn clockwise.
  b. They form in areas of high pressure.
  c. Moist surface winds spiral in toward the center of the storm and rising winds exit from the storm at high
  altitudes.
  d. The greatest destruction from wind and storm surge will occur to the west of its center.
  e. They form over cool ocean temperatures




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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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