Search Post on this Blog

Temperate vs tropical cyclone UPSC | Climatology| Physical Geography

 The following are the differences between Temperate and tropical cyclones:

  • Temperate cyclones originated beyond the tropics means between 30 to 60-degree latitude whereas tropical cyclones originated in tropic regions between the tropic of cancer and Capricorn.
  • A temperate cyclone has a front but there is no front in a tropical cyclone.
  • Temperate cyclone can be developed over land and sea whereas tropical cyclone is formed only oversea.
  • Temperate cyclone winds are not Much destructive as tropical cyclone winds
  • Temperate cyclones are stretched over large areas as compared to tropical cyclones.
  • Temperate cyclones retain a large duration as compared to tropical cyclones.

Try to solve the following questions:
  • Compare the tropical and temperate cyclones. ( UPPSC 2020).
  • Compare the origin and weather conditions associated with the tropical and temperate cyclones. ( UPSC 2016, 150 words, 15 marks)
  • Make a comparative analysis of tropical and temperate cyclones in their origin, development, characteristics, and impact with examples.  ( 63rd BPSC, 2019)
  • Compare the structure and associated weather conditions of a tropical cyclone with that of a temperate Cyclone. (UPSC  2006)
  • Compare and contrast tropical cyclones and temperate cyclones. (UPSC 2012)
  • Explain the origin, distribution, and characteristics of tropical cyclones. (UPSC 1991)
  • Make a comparative study of the tropical and temperate cyclones. (UPSC 1999)
You May like:

Previous
Next Post »