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En el vórtice de un huracán o ciclón, el estado de la mar será:In the vortex of a hurricane or cyclone, the state of the sea will be:
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Correct answer: a) From phenomenal to confused and huge.
Why it is correct
In the cyclone’s vortex, wave trains generated by the hurricane-force winds blowing all around it cross one another, creating a phenomenal, huge and confused sea.
Why the others are not
- b) Far too mild for the centre of a hurricane.
- c) Waves are not long from one direction, but crossed and confused.
- d) Moderate to rough belongs to moderate winds, not a cyclone.
How to work it out in the exam
- Cyclone vortex: phenomenal, confused and huge sea.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2024 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Tipo 1 · question 25 Official paper · Official answer key
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