UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    The tropical cyclones do not originate in the South Atlantic Ocean because:

    A) The summer temperature never exceeds \[{{25}^{o}}C\] between \[{{10}^{o}}\] and \[{{20}^{o}}S\] latitude.

    B) The Coriolis Effect is weak.

    C) There develops a high pressure area-on the western side of the South Atlantic.

    D) The width of the ocean is not adequate enough for the development of cyclones.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Summer in the southern hemisphere is in the month of January and temperature between \[{{10}^{o}}\] and \[{{20}^{o}}S\] latitudes is above \[{{25}^{o}}C\].


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