Multiple choice

Which of the following conditions is not favourable for the formation and intensification of tropical storms?

  1. Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27oC

  2. Absence of the Coriolis force

  3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed

  4. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation

  5. Upper divergence above the sea level system
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. Presence of Coriolis force is favourable for formation and intensification of tropical storms.

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