PIMSO 2023 - Science - Secondary 3 - National Round Question 20
PIMSO Science · PIMSO 2023 - Science - Secondary 3 - National Round
What is the major difference between a typhoon and a hurricane?
A typhoon spins counterclockwise while a hurricane spins clockwise.
A typhoon has a lower wind speed of 64–79 knots while a hurricane has a faster wind speed of 80-100 knots.
A typhoon is formed from a low-pressure area while a hurricane is formed from a high-pressure area.
A typhoon is formed at the Northwest Pacific Ocean while a hurricane is formed at the Northeast Pacific Ocean and North Atlantic Ocean.
All of the above.