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Which one of the following may be the true characteristic of cyclones?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Temperate cyclones move from west to east with westerlies whereas tropical cyclones follow trade winds.” option2=”The front side of cyclone is known as the ‘eye of cyclone’.” option3=”Cyclones possess a centre of high pressure surrounded by closed isobars.” option4=”Hurricanes are well-known tropical cyclones which develop over mid-latitudes.” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is A. Temperate cyclones (also known as extra-tropical cyclones or mid-latitude cyclones) typically move from west to east under the influence of the prevailing westerlies in the mid-latitudes. Tropical cyclones (like hurricanes and typhoons) form over warm tropical oceans and are generally steered by the trade winds, which move from east to west in the tropics.
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\nTemperate cyclones follow westerlies (west to east), while tropical cyclones generally follow trade winds (east to west).
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\nTropical cyclones are characterized by a distinct “eye,” a central region of clear skies and calm winds, which is not the ‘front side’. Both temperate and tropical cyclones are low-pressure systems, with lowest pressure at the center. Hurricanes are tropical cyclones, not mid-latitude phenomena.
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