Question 5
Which of the following place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Puri
(c) Goa
(d) Porbandar
Question 5
Which of the following place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Puri
(c) Goa
(d) Porbandar
Answer- (b) Puri
Explanation-
The East coast is more likely to face cyclones with great speed(intensity) and the number of cyclones than the west coast and except Puri, all other places are on the West coast and Puri is on the East coast. The formation of cyclones takes place in low-pressure areas. The vulnerability of the place where the cyclone strikes depend on the topography, intensity, and frequency of the cyclone.
There are 6 factors that can be held responsible for the formation of the cyclone:
(i) Ample amount of warm temperature at the surface of the sea.
(ii) Instability in the atmosphere.
(iii) How the Coriolis force is impacting the area so that low-pressure can be created.
(iv) When the humidity is high in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere.
(v) Disturbance in the pre-existing low-level area.
(vi) When the vertical wind shear is low.
Answer- (b) Puri
Explanation-
The East coast is more likely to face cyclones with great speed(intensity) and the number of cyclones than the west coast and except Puri, all other places are on the West coast and Puri is on the East coast. The formation of cyclones takes place in low-pressure areas. The vulnerability of the place where the cyclone strikes depend on the topography, intensity, and frequency of the cyclone.
There are 6 factors that can be held responsible for the formation of the cyclone:
(i) Ample amount of warm temperature at the surface of the sea.
(ii) Instability in the atmosphere.
(iii) How the Coriolis force is impacting the area so that low-pressure can be created.
(iv) When the humidity is high in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere.
(v) Disturbance in the pre-existing low-level area.
(vi) When the vertical wind shear is low.
