In a cyclone the lowest pressure is found in the __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — center
Cyclones are low-pressure systems characterized by inward-spiraling winds. According to Bowditch, the pressure gradient force directs air toward the center, where the barometric reading reaches its absolute minimum. This central region, often calm in intense storms, represents the core of the cyclonic circulation and the lowest pressure point.
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