Question

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

Answer 1

C

A HURRICANE HAS GREAT WIND SPEEDS

IT HAS STORM SURGES

AND IS A TROPICAL STORM

Answer 2

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.