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Which of the following place is most likely to be affected by a cyclone?


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(a) Mumbai

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(b) Puri

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(c) Goa

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(d) Porbandar

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Solution

The correct option is B

(b) Puri


Explanation

East coast is more likely to face cyclones with great speed(intensity) and number of cyclones than the west coast and except Puri all other places are in West coast and Puri is in 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:

  • Ample amount of warm temperature at the surface of the sea.
  • Instability in the atmosphere.
  • How the Coriolis force is impacting the area so that low-pressure can be created.
  • When the humidity is high in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere.
  • Disturbance in the pre-existing low-level area.
  • When the vertical wind shear is low.

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