Question

Which of the statements given below is correct?

• A. In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean
• B. In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.
• C. A cyclone is formed by a very high- pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.
• D. The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean

During winter, wind blows from the land towards the ocean. During winter, land cools down faster than the water in oceans. So, the temperature of water in oceans is higher than that of land. The warm air over the oceans rises up creating a region of low pressure and cooler air from the land rushes towards the ocean.