Question
Give three differences between a tropical cyclone and temperate cyclone.
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Tropical Cyclones
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Temperate Cyclones
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| 1. |
They originate between 8° and 20° north and south of the oceans in the tropical regions.
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These are active over mid latitudinal regions between 35° and 65° latitudes in both the hemispheres.
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| 2. |
These are produced and developed mainly over the sea.
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These are produced over both land and sea.
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| 3. |
These are limited to a small area and generally travel from the east to the west.
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They comparatively cover a larger area and generally move from the west to the east.
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| 4. |
Wind is calm at the centre of the tropical cyclone with no rainfall.
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Winds are strong and rainfall takes place at the centre of the temperate cyclones.
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