Hurricane-generated tornadoes

A) are most common in the left-forward quadrant of the hurricane.
B) are formed in part by the force of friction on the hurricane's winds.
C) typically last longer than other types of tornadoes.
D) cluster around the center of the hurricane.


Answer: B

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