Question

Distinguish between the following.

Tropical cyclones and Temperate cyclones.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Tropical Cyclones	Temperate Cyclones
1.	These are tropical depressions originating in the Bay of Bengal caused by the local variations of heat and moisture.	These low-pressure systems originate in West Asia and the regions near the Mediterranean Sea.
2.	They are active in November and December.	They are active between December and February.
3.	They are relatively smaller.	They are comparatively larger than tropical cyclones.
4.	Cause damage to life and property.	Do not cause much damage.
5.	They are thermal in origin.	They are frontal in origin.
6.	They are circular in shape.	They are oval in shape.

Answer 2

Sr. No.	Tropical Cyclones	Temperate Cyclones
1.	These are tropical depressions originating in the Bay of Bengal caused by the local variations of heat and moisture.	These low-pressure systems originate in West Asia and the regions near the Mediterranean Sea.
2.	They are active in November and December.	They are active between December and February.
3.	They are relatively smaller.	They are comparatively larger than tropical cyclones.
4.	Cause damage to life and property.	Do not cause much damage.
5.	They are thermal in origin.	They are frontal in origin.
6.	They are circular in shape.	They are oval in shape.