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Distinguish between the following:
Cyclones and Anticyclones.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Cyclones | Anticyclones |
| These are the circular winds with low pressure in the centre. | These are circular winds with high pressure in the centre. |
| The winds blow anticlockwise from outside to the centre in Northern Hemisphere. | The winds blow clockwise from the centre towards all sides in Northern Hemisphere. |
| These bring rainfall, clouds thunder lightening. | These bring clear weather and cold winds. |
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