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Where are tropical cyclones most likely to form?

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Where are tropical cyclones most likely to form?.

  1. A.Between 0° and 5° latitude
  2. B.Between 5° and 20° north and south of the Equator
  3. C.Between 20° and 40° latitude
  4. D.At the poles

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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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