Which of the following correctly defines the 'eye' of a cyclone?

It is an area of high pressure

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It is an area of low pressure

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It has high speed winds

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It has lots of clouds

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Solution

The correct option is B
It is an area of low pressure

The centre or eye of a tropical cyclone is the area of low pressure and is characterized by little or no wind. In severe cyclones, the eye usually shows up as a circular hole in the central cloud mass. The eye is usually about 40 km in diameter, but can vary from less than 10 km to more than 100 km.

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