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Tropical cyclones answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Tropical cyclones. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

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Paper 1 structured question: Tropical cyclones

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Tropical Cyclone Formation Conditions

Tropical cyclones form between 5° and 20° north and south of the Equator. They require ocean surface temperatures of at least 27 °C and ocean depths of at least 60 meters to develop and strengthen.

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Describe where tropical cyclones occur and the ocean conditions needed for their formation.
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