alleryStart learning →A cyclone drifts over waters much cooler than 26.5 degrees Celsius. What is likely to happen?
AIt grows much stronger
BIt splits into two eyes
CIt gains a warm core
DIt weakens and dissipates
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It weakens and dissipates
Cooler water deprives the storm of its warm core and thunderstorms, so it fades into a remnant low.
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