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Q · Atmosphere and CyclonesMedium · 45s
What is the primary cause of cyclone formation?
TopicAtmosphere and Cyclones
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Cyclones form due to low pressure areas over warm oceans influenced by the Coriolis effect.
Final Answer: Option C — Coriolis force and warm ocean water