alleryStart learning →At the centre of a mature tropical cyclone, what does the air mostly do?
ARise rapidly
BMove sideways only
CSink downward
DFreeze solid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sink downward
Air sinks in the eye, which suppresses cloud formation and leaves a clear centre.
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