Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. Tropical cyclones are formed over large water bodies of relatively warm water.
  2. In a cyclone, wind blows in clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise direction in the Southern Hemisphere.

Which of the above is/are true?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation

A tropical cyclone is a rapidly-rotating storm system characterised by a low pressure center, strong winds and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain. Tropical cyclones typically form over large bodies of relatively warm water. The term "cyclone" refers to their cyclonic nature, with wind blowing counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. The opposite direction of circulation is due to the Coriolis force.

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