What are the three different names given to these large and dangerous storms?

Meteorology Concepts and Storm Formation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Cyclones, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes
Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Blizzards
Typhoons, Tornadoes, and Blizzards
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What determines whether a storm is called a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone?
The speed of the wind
The amount of rainfall
The size of the storm
The location where it forms
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which ocean do storms called hurricanes typically form?
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Western Pacific Ocean
Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Oceans
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main ingredients needed to form a tropical cyclone?
Cold air and high pressure
Warm water and wind
Rain and snow
Sunlight and humidity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to water vapor as it rises into the air during storm formation?
It evaporates completely
It cools and forms clouds
It turns into rain immediately
It disperses into the atmosphere
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do clouds contribute to the formation of thunderstorms?
They cluster together
They create low pressure
They block sunlight
They absorb heat
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does low pressure play in the development of a tropical cyclone?
It decreases wind speed
It allows more air to rise
It increases temperature
It stops cloud formation
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