Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

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1 and 2 only

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Solution

The correct option is C
1 and 2 only
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Extra tropical cyclones form along the polar front

Statement 2 is correct: Extra tropical cyclones can originate over land and sea but tropical cyclones originate only over sea and they dissipate once they touch the land

Statement 3 is incorrect: The extra tropical cyclones move from west to east and tropical cyclones move from east to west.

Extra Information : Extra tropical cyclones are so called because they develop in the mid and high latitude, beyond the tropics. They are also called middle latitude cyclones. The passage of front causes abrupt changes in the weather conditions over the area in the middle and high latitudes.

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