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📅 MIT Science Bowl 2024🎓 HS🔄 Round 12#️⃣ Question 17 TOSS UP📝 Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the comparison between Mid Latitude Cyclones and Hurricanes?

W) Hurricanes and Mid Latitude Cyclones both rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere
X) The strongest winds in a Mid Latitude Cyclone are at the surface, while the strongest winds in a Hurricane are at its top
Y) The air at the center of a hurricane is sinking, while the air in the center of a mid latitude cyclone is rising
Z) Mid latitude cyclones are formed by air temperature contrasts, while hurricanes are formed by warm water temperature
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