Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are not true about the tropical cyclones? a. The air pressure near the storm causes it to intensify. b. The storm strengthens over the sea. c. The storm dissipates after the landfall.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. c only

  4. Only a and c

  5. Only b and c
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The energy that intensifies the storm, comes from the condensation process in the towering cumulonimbus clouds, surrounding the centre of the storm. This statement is incorrect.

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