Which of the following statements regarding tropical cyclones is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. These storms develop during the summer and autumn in every tropical ocean except the South Atlantic and eastern South Pacific Oceans.<br>2. Tropical cyclones that occur in the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific Oceans are known as typhoons.<br>3. Tropical cyclones that occur in the Indian and South Pacific Oceans are called cyclones.<br>Select the answer using the code given below :
- A. 3 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 1 and 3 only ✓
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C. 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Tropical cyclones in the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific are called hurricanes, not typhoons (typhoons occur in the western North Pacific). Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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