Consider the following conditions favourable for the formation and intensification of Tropical Storms : 1. Presence of the Coriolis force 2. Upper divergence above the sea level system 3. High variations in the vertical wind speed Which of the conditions given above is/are correct ?
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. 1 and 2 ✓
- D. 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C. 1 and 2
Explanation
Tropical storms require the presence of the Coriolis force and upper-level divergence. High variations in vertical wind speed (strong wind shear) disrupt storm formation and are thus unfavourable.
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