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A. Western Pacific
B. North Atlantic
C. South Atlantic
D. Indian Ocean

Submitted by: Aamir Balouch

Only two tropical ocean basins do not support tropical cyclones, because they lack waters that are sufficiently warm. The Peru Current in the eastern South Pacific and the Benguela Current in the South Atlantic carry cool water Equatorward from higher latitudes and so deter tropical cyclone development.

Correct Answer: South Atlantic

Last Updated: February 11, 2022