Which of the statements given below is correct?
(i) In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.
(ii) In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.
(iii) A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.
(iv) The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones.
The correct answer of the above question is:
(i) In winter the wind flows from the land to the ocean.
Explanation:
In winter, temperature of the land becomes lower than the water in oceans as the land cools down rapidly compared to the oceanic water. Therefore, warm air above the ocean arose forming the region of low pressure, where cooler air from the land rushes and fills it.
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