In Australia, the traditional local name for a tropical cyclone (or sometimes a smaller dust devil) is a “Willy-willy.” While modern Australian meteorologists now officially use the term “Tropical Cyclone,” the name “Willy-willy” remains a famous historical and cultural term for the rotating wind systems that impact the northern and western coasts of the continent. ANSWER: (B) Willy-willy
By what name are tropical cyclones known in Australia? (A) Tornado (B) Willy-willy (C) Typhoon (D) Hurricane
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