Physical Geography
Quick practice
Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Cyclones:
- Factors like wind speed, wind direction, temperature and humidity contribute to the development of cyclones.
- Cyclones are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic and Typhoons in Western Australia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Both 1 and 2
2 only
Neither 1 nor 2
1 only
Concepts
Nature of Physical Geography
Lithosphere (Geomorphology)
The Earth & The Universe
The Earth's Crust
Volcanism & Earthquakes
Weathering & Mass Movement
Landforms
Islands
Hydrosphere (Oceanography)
Atmosphere (Climatology)
World Climatic Types
Crash Course
Biogeography
Earth
Motions
Time
Earth–Sun
UPSC Traps
Interior
Plate Tectonics
Geodynamics
Heat Budget
Storms
Winds
Pressure
Synthesis
Seawater
Geomorphology
Clouds
Ocean Movements
Atmosphere
Humidity
Precipitation
Oceanography
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