Cyclones

What are tropical cyclones called when they form over the Atlantic Ocean or eastern Pacific Ocean?

• Hurricanes

• Typhoons

• Tornadoes

• Cyclones

What is the minimum sea temperature required for the formation of tropical cyclones?

• 28°C

• 30°C

• 26.5°C

• 22°C

Where do tropical cyclones usually form?

• Polar regions

• Temperate zones

• Inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ)

• Sub-tropical regions

What is the characteristic shape of a tropical cyclone?

• Spiral

• Rectangular

• Circular with an 'eye' in the middle

• Hexagonal

What is the range of latitudes between which tropical cyclones mostly form?

• 20° and 50°

• 10° and 40°

• 5° and 30°

• 0° and 15°