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Secondary circulation in atmosphere consists of:
1. Polar easterlies 2. Temperate cyclones
3. Mountain winds 4. Monsoon
5. Sea breezes
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Only 1

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Only 2, 4 and 5

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Only 2 and 4

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Only 3 and 5

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Solution

The correct option is C Only 2 and 4
Primary circulation – planetary winds, includes polar easterlies. Secondary circulation – cyclones, anticyclones, monsoon etc Tertiary winds – local winds like land and sea breezes, mountain and valley winds etc

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