The three stages of a developing hurricane (from the first stage to the third) are ____.
A) tropical disturbance, tropical storm, and typhoon
B) tropical depression, tropical disturbance, and tropical storm
C) tropical disturbance, tropical depression, and tropical storm
D) cyclone, typhoon, and tropical storm

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The three stages of a developing hurricane are tropical disturbance, tropical depression, and tropical storm. A tropical disturbance is a cluster of thunderstorms with no organized circulation. If the disturbance strengthens and begins to rotate, it becomes a tropical depression. If the winds in the tropical depression reach a sustained speed of 39 mph or higher, it becomes a tropical storm.

The Three Stages of a Developing Hurricane (From the First