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Which of the following correctly defines the 'eye' of a cyclone?


Options:
A .   It is an area of high pressure
B .   It is an area of low pressure
C .   It has high speed winds
D .   It has lots of clouds
Answer: Option B
:
B

The centre or eye of a tropical cyclone is the area of low pressure and is characterized by little or no wind. In severe cyclones, the eye usually shows up as a circular hole in the central cloud mass. The eye is usually about 40 km in diameter, but can vary from less than 10 km to more than 100 km.



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