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Paper 1 structured question: Tropical cyclones

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Tropical cyclones need specific conditions to form and intensify over oceans.

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Conditions for Tropical Cyclone Formation

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.

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    Explain why tropical cyclones require ocean surface temperatures of at least 27 °C and ocean depths of at least 60 meters.

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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.

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