alleryStart learning →A strong tropical cyclone forms over the Atlantic Ocean. What is it called?
AHurricane
BTyphoon
CTornado
DDust devil
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Hurricane
Atlantic and northeastern Pacific strong tropical cyclones are called hurricanes.
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