Question

Given below are two statements Statement-I: The energy to the tropical cyclone comes from the latent heat released by the cold air. Statement-II: With the increase in distance from the sea, the force of the cyclone decreases. The correct answer is

• A. Only statement-I is correct
• B. Only statement-II is correct
• C. Both statement-I and statement-II are correct
• D. Both statement-I and statement-II are incorrect

Hint:

Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean water and are powered by the heat exchange between the sea and the atmosphere.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall how cyclones get power.
Tropical cyclones form over warm seas and draw their energy from heat exchange between the ocean and the air.

Step 2: Check Statement-I.
The energy comes from latent heat released when warm, moist sea air rises and its vapour condenses, not from cold air. So Statement-I is incorrect.

Step 3: Check Statement-II.
Once a cyclone moves over land or away from the warm sea, it loses its moisture supply and steadily weakens. So with greater distance from the sea its force decreases, making Statement-II correct.

Step 4: Combine the findings.
Statement-I is wrong and Statement-II is right.

Step 5: Match the option.
This fits the choice that only Statement-II is correct.

Step 6: Conclude.
Only statement-II is correct.
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