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Which of the following is NOT a type of tropical cyclone?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Tornadoes are not a type of tropical cyclone. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all regional names for tropical cyclones. A tornado is a localized, violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Tornadoes are not a type of tropical cyclone. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all regional names for tropical cyclones. A tornado is a localized, violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
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The 'heat wave' in northern India is primarily caused by:
Correct Answer: Option B
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Heat waves in northern India are caused by intense solar radiation, hot winds (Loo) from the Thar Desert, and clear skies.
Heat waves in northern India are caused by intense solar radiation, hot winds (Loo) from the Thar Desert, and clear skies.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the path of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Himalayan mountains do not influence the path of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean. Tropical cyclones are driven by trade winds, the Coriolis effect, and sea surface temperatures, and they weaken over land.
The Himalayan mountains do not influence the path of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean. Tropical cyclones are driven by trade winds, the Coriolis effect, and sea surface temperatures, and they weaken over land.
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