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Powerful tropical storms that are characterized by wind speeds greater than 120 km/h and storm surges are called __________.

a. tornadoes
b. hurricanes
c. thunderstorms
d. hailstorms

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C

A HURRICANE HAS GREAT WIND SPEEDS

IT HAS STORM SURGES

AND IS A TROPICAL STORM

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Powerful tropical storms that are characterized by wind speeds greater than 120 km/h and storm surges are called b) hurricanes. Hurricanes are also known as tropical cyclones, and typically form over large bodies of relatively warm water.
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