Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are tracking a tropical cy

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Meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are tracking a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 135 mph across the open North Atlantic Ocean. Answer the following with respect to this situation.

If this tropical cyclone were in the northern Pacific Ocean near Japan, what would meteorologists call this tropical cyclone?

Select one:

a. Typhoon

b. Severe Cyclone Storm

c. Hurricane

d. Tropical Depression

e. Tropical Storm

In which direction are the winds circulating around this tropical cyclone?

Select one:

a. Counterclockwise

b. Clockwise

c. Tropical cyclones do not have winds that circulate

In which typical latitude range do tropical cyclones like this typically form?

Select one:

a. 5° N and 30° N

b. 0° N and 15° N

c. 5° S and 5° N

d. 90° N and 65° N

e. 90° W and 180° W

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This tropical cyclone reached Cuba on October 29. Is this an early season, mid-season or late season tropical cyclone?

Select one:

a. Late Season

b. Early Season

c. Mid-Season

This hurricane was steered by the trade winds. In which direction do the trade winds typical blow?

Select one:

a. East to West

b. North to South

c. West to East

Explanation / Answer

1. a. Typhoon

2. a. Counter Clockwise.

Because the tropical cyclone is in the northern hemisphere, the winds circulate around this tropical cyclone in counter clock wise direction.

3. a. 5° N and 30° N

4. c. Mid-Season

5. a. East to West.

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