Winds, Storms and Cyclones — Science STD 7 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceWinds, Storms and Cyclones1 Mark
MCQ
What is a hurricane?
✓
Cyclone
B
Earthquake
C
Tornado
D
Thunderstorm
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Answer
Correct option: A.
Cyclone
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is a generic term for a low$-$pressure system that generally forms in the tropics. The cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth's surface.
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