Question

What is a cyclone called that generates winds of 200 kmph and rotates in a counter-clockwise movement in the Pacific Ocean?

a hurricane

a typhoon in the southern hemisphere

a typhoon in the northern hemisphere

a cyclone

Answer 1

A cyclone that generates winds of 200 km/h and rotates in a counter-clockwise movement in the Pacific Ocean is called **a typhoon in the northern hemisphere**. In the Northern Hemisphere, strong tropical cyclones are referred to as typhoons, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they are typically called cyclones. Hurricanes are the term used in the Atlantic Ocean.