A cyclone is also called as ____________in Philippines and Japan.

hurricane

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typhoon

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tornado

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thunderstorm

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Solution

The correct option is B
typhoon

A cyclone is also called as typhoon in Philippines and Japan.
It is called hurricane in the American continent.
Tornadoes are also circular winds but they are much faster and narrower than cyclones.
Thunderstorm is not a cyclones rather it is a storm with thunder and lightning.

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