UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    Mid-latitude cyclones                   [NDA 2017-1]

    A)  usually move across North-America from East to West

    B)  are generally found only over the ocean

    C)  generally bring clear skis and little precipitation

    D)  are formed in regions of strong temperature contrasts

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Mid-latitude or frontal cyclones are large travelling atmospheric cyclonic storms up to 2000 kilometr in diameter with centres of low atmospheric pressure The jet stream plays a major role in the location if mid-latitude cyclones.


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