A cyclone is an area of

1.	A cyclone is an area of
A.	Low pressure surrounded by high pressure on all sides.
B.	High pressure surrounded by low pressure on all sides.
C.	Subsidence of air.
D.	Divergence of air. Which of the above statements is correct?
Answer» B. High pressure surrounded by low pressure on all sides.

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