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.
Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.