Consider the following statements:1. Tropical cyclones occur only in oceanic areas where the sea temperature exceeds 33°C.2. In order to achieve the rotational component, the tropical cyclone must be spawned atleast 5° N or 5° S of the equator. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A cyclone is an area of low pressure where air masses meet and rise. An anticyclone is an area of high pressure where air moves apart and sinks. It indicates bad weather, like rain and clouds.


Consider the following statements:<br />1. Tropical cyclones occur only in oceanic areas where the sea temperature exceeds 33°C.<br />2. In order to achieve the rotational component, the tropical cyclone must be spawned atleast 5° N or 5° S of the equator. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?






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