Cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean are commonly called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean are commonly called:

A. Typhoons

B. Hurricanes

C. Tornadoes

D. Willy-Willies

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific are called hurricanes.

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