What is a cyclone? The formation of a cyclone, involves a series of meteorological processes that occur under specific conditions. Explain
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Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography.
2. What is a cyclone? The formation of a cyclone, involves a series of meteorological processes that occur under specific conditions. Explain (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
Why the question: As part of precautionary measures to combat the impending impact of severe cyclone ‘Remal’, the West Bengal government has evacuated approximately 1.10 lakh people from coastal regions, including the Sundarbans and Sagar Island, to secure shelters, a senior official said on Sunday. Key Demand of the question: To write about cyclone and factors causing it. Directive word: Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start by defining what a cyclone is. Body: First, draw simple representative diagram to explain formation of cyclone. Next, mention the factors that influence the formation of cyclone – over warm ocean waters (at least 26.5°C) under conditions of atmospheric instability, high humidity, the Coriolis effect, and low vertical wind shear. Conclusion: Conclude by summarising.
Why the question:
As part of precautionary measures to combat the impending impact of severe cyclone ‘Remal’, the West Bengal government has evacuated approximately 1.10 lakh people from coastal regions, including the Sundarbans and Sagar Island, to secure shelters, a senior official said on Sunday.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about cyclone and factors causing it.
Directive word:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining what a cyclone is.
First, draw simple representative diagram to explain formation of cyclone.
Next, mention the factors that influence the formation of cyclone – over warm ocean waters (at least 26.5°C) under conditions of atmospheric instability, high humidity, the Coriolis effect, and low vertical wind shear.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.