Question 796Navigation General

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Tropical cyclones normally form within which of the following belts of latitude?

A 15° to 30°
B 30° to 45°
C 5° to 15°
D 45° to 60°
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 5° to 15°. Tropical cyclones, such as hurricanes and typhoons, typically form within the tropical belt of latitude, which is between 5° and 15° north and south of the equator. This region experiences the ideal conditions for tropical cyclone development, including warm ocean temperatures, high humidity, and weak vertical wind shear. The other answer choices are incorrect because tropical cyclones do not normally form in the subtropical (30° to 45° latitude) or temperate (45° to 60° latitude) zones, which have different atmospheric and oceanic conditions that are less favorable for tropical cyclone formation.

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