With reference to mid-latitude cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere
A)there are more and weaker cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere.
B)there are more and stronger cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere.
C)there are fewer and weaker cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere.
D)there are fewer and stronger cyclones than in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The Northern Hemisphere has more landmass, which leads to more temperature contrasts and thus more cyclones, but they tend to be weaker compared to the Southern Hemisphere where the oceanic conditions favor stronger cyclones.

With Reference to Mid-Latitude Cyclones in the Northern Hemisphere