Question
Give three differences between a tropical cyclone and temperate cyclone.

Answer

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

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