The term "tropical disturbance" cannot be applied to which of the following storm types?
A) hurricane
B) typhoon
C) tropical depression
D) wave cyclone
E) tropical storm

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A "tropical disturbance" refers to a disorganized weather system that is less defined than a tropical depression, which in turn is less defined than a tropical storm, hurricane, or typhoon. A wave cyclone, on the other hand, is a type of mid-latitude cyclone that forms along a front or boundary, and therefore cannot be considered a tropical disturbance.

The Term "Tropical Disturbance" Cannot Be Applied to Which of the Following