A tropical cyclone is a storm with a closed circulation around a center of low pressure. Based on strength and location a tropical cyclone can be referred to by different names. Which of the following is not a possible name for a tropical cyclone?
- Tropical Storm
- Typhoon
- Hurricane
- Mesocyclone
Answer
The correct answer is D) Mesocyclone.
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