Question

What is a cyclone primarily characterized by?

• A. A high-pressure center with outward spiraling winds.
• B. A strong center of low atmospheric pressure with inward spiraling winds.
• C. A stationary air mass with no significant pressure changes.
• D. Random air movements without a distinct center.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A strong center of low atmospheric pressure with inward spiraling winds.

• A cyclone is primarily characterized by a strong center of low atmospheric pressure around which winds spiral inward and rotate. In the Northern Hemisphere, these winds rotate counter-clockwise, and in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise. This rotating system often brings severe weather, including heavy rain and strong winds.