A widespread,powerful wind storm with straight-line winds is referred to as a ________________.
A)tornado
B)hurricane
C)typhoon
D)cyclone
E)derecho

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A widespread, powerful wind storm with straight-line winds is referred to as a derecho. Tornadoes are rotating columns of air, hurricanes and typhoons are tropical cyclones characterized by low-pressure centers and strong winds, and cyclones refer to any rotating weather system characterized by a low-pressure center.

A Widespread,powerful Wind Storm with Straight-Line Winds Is Referred to as a ________________