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A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained wind is called?

ACyclone

BBlizzard

CTornado

DNone of the above

Answer:

B. Blizzard

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of at least 56 km/h (35 mph) and lasting for a prolonged period of time—typically three hours or more.


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