Question

arrange these steps in hurricane formation in order from first to last.

1 tropical storm
2 wind sped above 74 mph
3 tropical disturbance
4 tropical depression

Explanation:

Identify the stages of tropical cyclone development

1. Tropical disturbance (unorganized mass of thunderstorms)
2. Tropical depression (organized system with winds up to 38 MPH)
3. Tropical storm (organized system with winds 39–73 MPH)
4. Hurricane (winds exceeding 74 MPH)

Match the given items to the chronological sequence

• First: Tropical disturbance (Item 3)
• Second: Tropical depression (Item 4)
• Third: Tropical storm (Item 1)
• Last: Wind speed above 74 MPH (Item 2)

Answer:

Arrange these steps in hurricane formation in order from first to last:

1. Tropical disturbance
2. Tropical depression
3. Tropical storm
4. Wind speed above 74 MPH