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UPSC CSE Prelims Cyclones, Local Winds & Tides — Extended Discrimination Flashcards

Master 11 cyclones, local winds & tides — extended discrimination concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Identify the correct conditions and characteristics for the formation of tropical cyclones.

Tropical cyclones have a origin requiring a sea surface temperature of at least . Unlike temperate systems, they develop without .

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Consider the following statements regarding Temperate Cyclones:

  1. They originate due to the interaction of contrasting polar and tropical air masses.
  2. They are characterized by the formation of cold, warm, and occluded fronts.
  3. Their diameter is generally much smaller than that of tropical cyclones.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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