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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