Multiple choice

During the passage of tropical cyclone at a sea coast, the following atmospheric conditions are observed.

  1. Torrential rainfall with gusty winds

  2. Barometric fall with dark clouds

  3. Total calm and clear skies

The correct sequence of the occurrence of these condition is:

  1. 2, 1, 3

  2. 1, 2, 3

  3. 3, 2, 1

  4. 2, 3, 1
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Explanation

As a tropical cyclone approaches, the air pressure drops and clouds darken (2). This is followed by the eyewall, which brings the most intense wind and rain (1). Finally, the eye of the storm passes, bringing a period of total calm and clear skies (3).

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