By international agreement, what is the general term for all hurricane-type storms that originate over tropical waters?
A) typhoons
B) hurricanes
C) tropical storms
D) tropical cyclones

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The general term for all hurricane-type storms that originate over tropical waters is tropical cyclones, as agreed upon internationally. While typhoons are specifically tropical cyclones that form in the western Pacific, and hurricanes are specifically tropical cyclones that form in the Atlantic basin and northeastern Pacific Ocean, the term "tropical cyclones" encompasses all such storms regardless of location. "Tropical storms" specifically refers to storms with sustained winds between 39-73 mph (63-118 km/h), which are a category within the larger classification of tropical cyclones.

By International Agreement, What Is the General Term for All