Q. Consider the following statements:
- Tropical cyclones are characterised by large pressure gradients.
- The centre of the cyclone is mostly a warm and low-pressure area.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Tropical cyclones are characterised by large pressure gradients. The centre of the cyclone is mostly a warm and low-pressure, cloudless core known as eye of the storm. Generally, the isobars are closely placed to each other showing high-pressure gradients.