Question

Which of the following is/are the conditions that favour the formation and intensification of tropical storms?

• A. Large volume of water
• B. Presence of a low-pressure area
• C. Presence of Coriolis force
• D. Presence of a high-pressure area

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Presence of Coriolis force

A large volume of water, presence of a low-pressure area and Coriolis force are the conditions that favour the formation and intensification of tropical storms. A temperate cyclone is formed when cold air from the North meets warm air from the south.