Multiple choice general knowledge

The difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is wind speed – tropical storms usually bring winds of 36-47 miles per hour, whereas hurricane wind speeds are over -- miles per hour.

  1. 64

  2. 68

  3. 74

  4. 78

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The official classification threshold is 74 miles per hour (119 km/h). Tropical depressions have winds up to 38 mph, tropical storms have winds of 39-73 mph, and hurricanes begin at 74 mph. This 74 mph threshold is used universally by the National Hurricane Center and World Meteorological Organization.