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Question
State the reasons that lead to the formation of cyclones and describe the effects of cyclones.
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Solution
- Reasons that lead to the formation of cyclones:
- The air pressure in a particular area is low.
- The air pressure in the surrounding areas is high.
- Effects of cyclones:
- Due to cyclones, the sky becomes cloudy.
- Cyclonic winds blow heavily with very high velocity, leading to heavy rains.
- Cyclonic winds may prove to be destructive as they may cause loss of property and life near coastal regions.
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