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Which of the statements given below is correct?

(i) In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.

(ii) In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.

(iii) A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.

(iv) The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.

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Solution

(i) Correct

In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean. This is called land breeze.

(ii) Not Correct

In summer the winds flow from the ocean towards the land. This is called sea breeze.

(iii) Not Correct

A cyclone is formed by a very low-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it. The low-pressure region is called the eye of the cyclone.

(iv) Not Correct

The coastline of India is very vulnerable to cyclones.


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