Question

question 15
one notable difference between tropical cyclones and midlatitude cyclones is:
a tropical cyclones are low - pressure systems while midlatitude cyclones are high - pressure systems
b tropical cyclones are symmetric cloud features with no fronts while midlatitude cyclones appear as asymmetric comma - shaped clouds
c only tropical cyclones are associated with heavy rain and strong winds
d midlatitude cyclones have cloud - free centers while tropical cyclones do not

Explanation:

• Option A: Both tropical and midlatitude cyclones are low - pressure systems, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Tropical cyclones have symmetric cloud patterns and no fronts, while midlatitude cyclones have asymmetric, comma - shaped cloud patterns with fronts. This is a correct difference.
• Option C: Both tropical and midlatitude cyclones can be associated with heavy rain and strong winds, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Tropical cyclones (like hurricanes) have cloud - free centers (the eye), while midlatitude cyclones do not have such cloud - free centers in the same way. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Tropical cyclones are symmetric cloud features with no fronts while midlatitude cyclones appear as asymmetric comma - shaped clouds