Question

Why do tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil?

Answer 1

Instructions:
Give reasons mentioning why tropical cyclones are not common in Brazil. (3 marks)

Solution:
Tropical cyclones rarely visit the coasts of Brazil because-

• In the coastal regions near the equator in Brazil, differences in temperatures are negligible.
• The winds move in the vertical direction in this region.
• The convergence zone of the trade winds is weak here.​
• The temperature of the ocean surface is relatively cooler.