UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    Consider the following statements
    1. A hurricane acquires its spin from the Coriolis Effect.
    2. The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it moves away from low lalitudes.
    3. The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1 and 3

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     A hurricane is a huge storm! It can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph. Each hurricane usually lasts for over a week, moving 10-20 miles per hour over the open ocean. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters.


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