alleryStart learning →A cyclone strikes a country. Which area generally suffers far less damage?
ACoastal towns
BInland regions
CLow-lying beaches
DBusy harbours
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Inland regions
Ocean heat powers the storm, so inland regions suffer far less than coasts, though flooding can still reach them.
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