Which statement about typhoons and the Central Mountain Range is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Storms usually approach from the east or south-east, and the mountains can weaken them
- Step 1: Typhoons form over the warm Pacific. Step 2. They hit the east coast first and lose strength over the peaks. Answer: Storms usually approach from the east or south-east, and the mountains can weaken them. Why not the others: The other statements reverse the process.
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