Extratropical cyclones differ from tropical cyclones in that they
A) create strong wind storms in winter months.
B) the region at risk in North America is smaller.
C) they do not produce thunderstorms.
D) they do not produce tornadoes.
E) they do not result in loss of life.

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Extratropical cyclones, also known as mid-latitude cyclones or frontal cyclones, occur in areas outside of the tropics and are more common in winter months. They create strong wind storms that can cause damage and power outages. Tropical cyclones, on the other hand, occur in the tropics and are associated with thunderstorms and can produce tornadoes. The region at risk for extratropical cyclones in North America is larger than for tropical cyclones. While some extratropical cyclones can result in loss of life, they are generally less deadly than tropical cyclones.

Extratropical Cyclones Differ from Tropical Cyclones in That They