Which sentence states the central idea of the passage? Cyclones are powerful tropical storms that form over the South
Pacific and Indian Oceans. Cyclones pick up water as they
travel, and the more water they gather, the stronger they are.
When they arrive on land, their strong winds can cause
damage to buildings. They can also slow down and begin
dumping their water, causing heavy rains and even flooding.
A. Many things can be done to prepare for cyclones.
B. Tropical storms often originate in the South Pacific alg!
C. Cyclones are dangerous because they gather water as
they move over the ocean
D. Cyclones are strong tropical storms that can be
destructive,
SUM

The answer is d directness

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