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Sobre los ciclones tropicales marque la opción correcta.On tropical cyclones, mark the correct option:
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Correct answer: c) The average tracks of tropical cyclones have an approximately parabolic shape.
Why it is correct
Tropical cyclones initially move west-north-west (or west-south-west in the south), then recurve poleward around the subtropical high and finally eastwards, tracing a roughly parabolic track.
Why the others are not
- a) In the Southern Hemisphere cyclonic winds spin clockwise.
- b) In their initial stage they move east to west with the trade winds.
- d) They form near wave disturbances of the ITCZ.
How to work it out in the exam
- Average tropical cyclone track: parabolic shape.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 8 Official paper · Official answer key
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