Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Cyclone is a low pressure system.
2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below ________
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Cyclone is a low pressure system. A cyclone is a storm or system of winds that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Atmosphere
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