Once a tropical cyclone reaches wind speeds of at least 39 mph, it is classified as a tropical storm. At what minimum wind speed is a tropical storm classified as a hurricane or typhoon?
- 74 mph
- 52 mph
- 85 mph
- 92 mph
Answer
The correct answer is A) 74 mph.
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